1507

Events in History in 1507

Apr 25 German cartographer Martin Waldseemüller is the first to use the name America on his world map "Universalis Cosmographia"
Jun 5 England and Netherlands sign trade agreement

Victory in Battle

Oct 27 Portuguese admiral Afonso de Albuquerque captures the Persian fortress of Ormuz on Hormuz Island

Afonso de Albuquerque — Admiral and Duke of Goa Afonso de Albuquerque

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