Bartolomeu Dias returns to Portugal after becoming the first known European to sail around the Cape of Good Hope
Bartolomeu Dias returns to Portugal after becoming the first known European to sail around the Cape of Good Hope
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1488. This year saw 2 significant events.
15th Century1480s
1488 Timeline
Bartolomeu Dias returns to Portugal after becoming the first known European to sail around the Cape of Good Hope
Bartolomeu Dias returns to Portugal after becoming the first known European to sail around the Cape of Good Hope
Battle of Sauchieburn, rebellion against the Scottish crown results in death of King James III
James III (10 July 1451/May 1452 – 11 June 1488) was King of Scots from 1460 until his death at the Battle of Sauchieburn in 1488.
Events
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1488?
- In 1488, there were 2 significant historical events. Notable events include Bartolomeu Dias returns to Portugal after becoming the first known European to sail around the Cape of Good Hope, Battle of Sauchieburn, rebellion against the Scottish crown results in death of King James III.