1478 battle between a Portuguese fleet and a Castilian fleet in the context of the War of the Castilian Succession. It took place in 1478. The setting was Elmina. It was part of the War of the Castilian Succession. Those involved included the Kingdom of Portugal, Crown of Castile, Castilian Navy and Portuguese Navy.
Before and after
- 1477Founding of University of Tübingen
- 1477Founding of Uppsala University
- c. 1477Eruption of Bardarbunga
- from 1478 to 1834Spanish Inquisition
- 1478Battle of Guinea
- 7 February 1478Birth of Thomas More
- from 1479 to 1700Hispanic Monarchy
- 1 June 1479Founding of University of Copenhagen
- 1480Birth of Ferdinand Magellan
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The era
This moment belongs to the Medieval world (500 CE to 1500 CE), kingdoms, faiths and trade routes. You can also browse everything in the 15th century.