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Goncalo Cabral claimed the Azores for this country in 1431 & the islands were soon colonized |
Portugal
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$500 |
J |
WORLD HISTORY |
1996-05-08 |
#2703 |
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Antonio Salazar took control of this country in 1928 & ruled as a dictator for 40 years |
Portugal
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$1,000 |
DJ |
WORLD HISTORY |
1995-07-18 |
#2522 |
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This country's route to India was secret until the 1590s, when a Dutch explorer published its records |
Portugal
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$1,000 |
DJ |
WORLD HISTORY |
1993-06-14 |
#2036 |
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Born in Lisbon in 1455, King John II of this country was known as "The Perfect Prince" |
Portugal
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$200 |
DJ |
WORLD HISTORY |
1992-09-17 |
#1844 |
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When Alfonso I was proclaimed king in 1143, it became independent of Castilian & Moorish control |
Portugal
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$400 |
DJ |
WORLD HISTORY |
1991-12-20 |
#1685 |
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In 1493, Pope Alexander VI divided the New World between Spain & this country |
Portugal
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$400 |
DJ |
WORLD HISTORY |
1985-09-23 |
#271 |