Figure from the George S. Stuart collection. |
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The Pope divides the “New World” |
| No sooner had Columbus made his “discovery” of the New World than the Portuguese began making landings on the east coast of the southern continent, and the battle over ownership began. For a detailed description of his papal vestments and regalia, please see our blog. |
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More about Pope Alexander VI 1496... |
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