Christopher Columbus returns to Spain after his first voyage to the New World
Christopher Columbus returns to Spain after his first voyage to the New World
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1493. This year saw 10 significant events.
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1493 Timeline
Christopher Columbus returns to Spain after his first voyage to the New World
Christopher Columbus returns to Spain after his first voyage to the New World
Spanish Pope Alexander VI decrees in the papal bull "Inter caetera" that all lands west of a line 100 leagues west of an
Spanish Pope Alexander VI decrees in the papal bull "Inter caetera" that all lands west of a line 100 leagues west of any of the islands of the Azores or the Cape Verde Islands belong to Castile, ultimately dividing the Americas between Spain and Portugal
Christopher Columbus embarks on his second expedition to the New World, setting sail with a fleet of 17 ships
Christopher Columbus embarks on his second expedition to the New World, setting sail with a fleet of 17 ships
Christopher Columbus returns to the colony of La Navidad, finding it destroyed by the first Native American uprising aga
Christopher Columbus returns to the colony of La Navidad, finding it destroyed by the first Native American uprising against Spanish rule. Taíno Cacique Caonabo led his people to attack the settlement after the brutal treatment they received from the garrison who disobeyed Columbus's orders.
Last day for all Jews to leave Sicily
Jews, or the Jewish people, are an ethnoreligious group and nation, originating from the Israelites of ancient Israel and Judah. They traditionally adhere to Judaism.
France returns Roussillon and Cerdagne to the Crown of Aragon in the Treaty of Barcelona
France returns Roussillon and Cerdagne to the Crown of Aragon in the Treaty of Barcelona
Holy Roman Emperor Frederick III's left leg is amputated at his court in Linz, the most famous record of surgery in the
Holy Roman Emperor Frederick III's left leg is amputated at his court in Linz, the most famous record of surgery in the Middle Ages - he survives until August 19
The Nuremburg Chronicle, an illustrated history of the world, is first published in Latin in Nuremburg, compiled by Hart
The Nuremburg Chronicle, an illustrated history of the world, is first published in Latin in Nuremburg, compiled by Hartmann Schedel and published by Anton Koberger [1]
Battle of Krbava Field: Ottoman Empire decisively defeats an army of the Kingdom of Croatia
Battle of Krbava Field: Ottoman Empire decisively defeats an army of the Kingdom of Croatia
Georg Alt's German translation of Hartmann Schedel's "The Nuremberg Chronicle" is published
The Nuremberg Chronicle is an illustrated encyclopedia consisting of world historical accounts, as well as accounts told through biblical paraphrase.
Events
Spanish Pope Alexander VI decrees in the papal bull "Inter caetera" that all lands west of a line 100 leagues west of an
Spanish Pope Alexander VI decrees in the papal bull "Inter caetera" that all lands west of a line 100 leagues west of any of the islands of the Azores or the Cape Verde Islands belong to Castile, ultimately dividing the Americas between Spain and Portugal
Christopher Columbus embarks on his second expedition to the New World, setting sail with a fleet of 17 ships
Christopher Columbus embarks on his second expedition to the New World, setting sail with a fleet of 17 ships
Christopher Columbus returns to the colony of La Navidad, finding it destroyed by the first Native American uprising aga
Christopher Columbus returns to the colony of La Navidad, finding it destroyed by the first Native American uprising against Spanish rule. Taíno Cacique Caonabo led his people to attack the settlement after the brutal treatment they received from the garrison who disobeyed Columbus's orders.
Last day for all Jews to leave Sicily
Jews, or the Jewish people, are an ethnoreligious group and nation, originating from the Israelites of ancient Israel and Judah. They traditionally adhere to Judaism.
France returns Roussillon and Cerdagne to the Crown of Aragon in the Treaty of Barcelona
France returns Roussillon and Cerdagne to the Crown of Aragon in the Treaty of Barcelona
Holy Roman Emperor Frederick III's left leg is amputated at his court in Linz, the most famous record of surgery in the
Holy Roman Emperor Frederick III's left leg is amputated at his court in Linz, the most famous record of surgery in the Middle Ages - he survives until August 19
The Nuremburg Chronicle, an illustrated history of the world, is first published in Latin in Nuremburg, compiled by Hart
The Nuremburg Chronicle, an illustrated history of the world, is first published in Latin in Nuremburg, compiled by Hartmann Schedel and published by Anton Koberger [1]
Battle of Krbava Field: Ottoman Empire decisively defeats an army of the Kingdom of Croatia
Battle of Krbava Field: Ottoman Empire decisively defeats an army of the Kingdom of Croatia
Georg Alt's German translation of Hartmann Schedel's "The Nuremberg Chronicle" is published
The Nuremberg Chronicle is an illustrated encyclopedia consisting of world historical accounts, as well as accounts told through biblical paraphrase.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1493?
- In 1493, there were 10 significant historical events. Notable events include Christopher Columbus returns to Spain after his first voyage to the New World, Spanish Pope Alexander VI decrees in the papal bull "Inter caetera" that all lands west of a line 100 leagues west of an, Christopher Columbus embarks on his second expedition to the New World, setting sail with a fleet of 17 ships.