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The Forgotten Treaty of Zaragoza: Spain and Portugal's Pacific Showdown
In 1529, the Treaty of Zaragoza attempted to resolve a bitter dispute between Spain and Portugal over the Moluccas—the legendary Spice Islands. This episode dives into the diplomatic maneuvering and scientific confusion that shaped this lesser-known sequel to Tordesillas. We explore how the Spanish monarch Charles V, desperate for funds, essentially pawned his claim to the Spice Islands for 350,000 ducats. We meet the key figures: the Portuguese diplomat António de Azevedo Coutinho, who leveraged Lisbon's deep knowledge of Asian trade routes; the Spanish cosmographer Alonso de Santa…
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