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1479| 1100–1532 | South America [administration] | The Inca empire dominates the Andes region of South America. Its population numbers as many as 12 million. Incan society is based on a strict hierarchy, with an emperor who rules with absolute power. Their religion is based on sun-worship, and they are skilled builders who create a system of roads and irrigation. | | 19 January 1479 | Aragon, Castile, Spain [administration] | John II, King of Aragon, dies and is succeeded by his son Ferdinand II, King of Castile. A union of the two crowns is created through the person of Ferdinand. | | 4 September 1479 | Castile, Spain, Portugal [treaties] | The Peace of Alcáçovas favours Isabella I, ending the succession struggle in Castile between Afonso V of Portugal and Ferdinand V and Isabella I, and Afonso tries to abdicate from the throne of Portugal. Under the agreement, the Atlantic islands are apportioned. The Canary Islands go to Castile, while Madeira, the Cape Verdes, and the Azores are retained by Portugal. |
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