Seville
Exclusive Americas trade 1503 to 1717
Location and Figures
- Country: Spain
- Type: Historical
- Region: Europe
Overview
Holder of the exclusive trade with Spanish America through the Casa de Contratacion from 1503, with treasure fleets officially bound to its quays until the monopoly moved to Cadiz in 1717. Silting of the Guadalquivir ended the age of tall ships upstream.
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