Portugal was a major European power during the 15th and 16th centuries, with an extensive trading network throughout Europe. In 1500, Pedro Álvares Cabral discovered Brazil for Portugal while exploring trade routes. After King Henry's death in 1580, Spain invaded and ruled Portugal until 1640, uniting the Spanish and Portuguese Empires under a single monarchy during this period of shared rule.

1. The Portuguese By Jonathan Covarrubias

2. The Portuguese Early Mordern Europe Time in history of Western Europe and its first colonies also referring to the time after the Renaissance. 15th Century to late 18th Century. The Development of sceince as well as great technological progress. This period ends with the beginning of the industrial revolution.

3. Early history of Portugal First inhibited by the Netherlands then homo sapiens Portugal was a major European power during the 15th and 16th century. Also during this time Portugal had an extensive trading route throughout Europe. In 1500, Pedro Álvares Cabral discovered Brazil and claimed it for Portugal.

4. Invasion of Portugal After King Henry's death Spain invaded Portugal and the Spanish king became Philip I of Portugal in 1580. Portugal under the rule of the spain from 1580-1640 . The Spanish and Portuguese Empires came under a single rule.

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