Taiwanese writer Sanmao once settled here with her husband, on the island of La Palma in the Atlantic Ocean. Later, due to Jose's diving death, Sanmao left this sad place.
La Palma is actually an integral part of the Canary Islands. This archipelago is a volcanic island made up of seven islands with fertile soil and a Mediterranean climate, which is suitable for vacations. But the most valuable thing for the seafaring Portugal is that it is only about 100 kilometers from the African continent, making it the most suitable supply depot for long-distance voyages.
Unfortunately, it has long since belonged to the Kingdom of Castile, the predecessor of Spain.
So, for the sake of this place, the two countries fought and talked many times, and twice instigated the holy Pope.
At first, when Prince Enrique of Portugal blew the outpost of the modern voyage, he had the luxury of getting this point, because the Moors in North Africa were really difficult to deal with. However, Enrique made several hard attempts and was defeated. Therefore, they had to consider finding other islands as a base.
As a result, in the middle of the voyage, they accidentally discovered the Madeira Islands, and later explored the Azores, which can be regarded as God's reward for their inspirational spirit of not fearing hardships and dangers!
However, as Portugal advanced into the west coast of Africa and plundered vast amounts of wealth, its power multiplied, and it went to war with the Moors in North Africa, which resulted in a resounding victory! The area around the Strait of Gibraltar was largely controlled by the Portuguese.
It is a pity that in the route of further expeditions to West Africa, the Canary Islands, which are unthinkable, have always made the Portuguese congested and coveted again! As a result, the two countries are once again in constant friction.
In 1479, the papacy, the supreme leader of Europe, finally intervened to mediate between the two sides, and clearly signed an agreement: the Canary Islands belonged to the Kingdom of Castile, but it was not allowed to seek the world south of the islands; Other areas to be discovered to cross this archipelago at 28 north latitudeThe 5th parallel is the boundary, with the north returning to Carato and the south returning to Portugal.
What else can Portugal do? I had to die for the Canary Islands!
The following year, the Kingdom of Spain was established and began to actively engage in seafaring activities, and Portugal began to have a strong competitor.
The competition between Spain and Portugal is destined to have a second half.
In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed on behalf of Spain and discovered the New World of America! In the midst of the high-profile ostentation of West Columbus, the Portuguese suddenly thought: Spain has violated its own interests! Because several of the islands discovered by Columbus this time are south of the Canary Islands! This is clearly a violation of the last agreement between the two parties!
When the dispute resumed, in 1493, the Pope of Rome came again to mediate the conflict with "his own children". In the end, the tripartite clap: with 38 degrees west longitude as the boundary, the earth will be divided into two halves like cutting a watermelon, and each will return to Portugal, which is the famous "Pope's meridian" in history!
Spain and Portugal, which had avoided large-scale conflicts, were able to continue their exploration of the ocean!
I have to say that Europe at this time is really too big! The objective existence of the whole world seems to be nothingness in their eyes! This pope, like the supreme ruler of the world, is like chopping melons and vegetables with one hand, and divides the world into his own "baby" with his own strength