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Treaty of Tordesillas: Quick Facts

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Date June 7, 1494

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Map of the Atlantic Ocean region showing the two vertical lines of demarcation established by the Treaty of Tordesillas in 1493 and 1494. The lines run north to south, dividing the newly discovered lands outside Europe between Spain and Portugal, with one line east of South America and the other closer to the Cape Verde Islands off the coast of Africa. Surrounding continents, including North and South America, Europe, and Africa, are labeled for reference.
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John II of Portugal
John II
king of Portugal