John II of Portugal

King of Portugal from 1481 to 1495 who organised the search for a sea route to India.

Dates

between March and May 1455 – 25 October 1495

Events

2 events

Regions

Africa, Western and Central Europe

In the threads

History of Portugal since the Battle of Aljubarrota, Age of Discovery and the New World

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Events

• Founding of São Jorge da Mina (Elmina)January 1482 · Africa
• Treaty of Tordesillas7 June 1494 · Western and Central Europe

Often together with

Sources

1. Wikipedia (English): John II of Portugal
2. Wikipedia (Russian): Жуан II
3. Wikidata: Q217637