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1488
The signing of the Treaty of Tordesillas
This treaty was signed between Spain and Portugal, and divided the lands newly discovered by New World explorers between the two countries. This had a great impact on the exploration and colonization of America, since it established the bases for the territorial expansion of both European powers in the region. -
The explosion of international trade
During the Baroque, maritime trade and colonization expanded, leading to a significant increase in the exchange of goods and wealth between colonies and colonial powers, such as Spain, Portugal, England and France. -
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Diego de Velázquez
He is considered one of the most important artists of the Spanish Baroque and one of the most outstanding masters in the history of art. He was born in Seville in 1599 and lived most of his life in the city of Madrid, where he worked as a court painter to King Philip IV. -
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The emergence of modern capitalism
During this period, the transition from feudalism to capitalism occurred in many parts of Europe, leading to significant economic changes. The first modern banks and monetary systems emerged, and investment and the growth of the merchant classes were encouraged. -
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Discovery of new elements
During the Baroque period, several new chemical elements were discovered, such as phosphorus, bismuth and silver. -
The Night Watch
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Peace of Westphalia
This peace treaty ended the Thirty Years' War in Europe and established the principles of the system of sovereign states in Western Europe. He also recognized the independence of the Netherlands and Switzerland. -
The invention of the microscope
The Dutchman Anton van Leeuwenhoek was one of the first to manufacture and use microscopes, which allowed the discovery of microorganisms and cells. -
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Glorious Revolution
In England, the Glorious Revolution took place when William of Orange and his wife Mary were invited to assume the throne of England, replacing James II. This event marked a shift towards parliamentary government and a greater balance of power between the king and Parliament. -
death of Johann Sebastian Bach
The music of the Baroque period is the musical style, related to the homonymous European cultural era, spanning from the birth of opera in the 17th century (approximately 1600) to the middle of the 18th century (approximately until the death of Johann Sebastian Bach , in 1750). -
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French Revolution
This event marked the end of absolute monarchy in France and the beginning of an era of democracy and republic. The French Revolution also had a significant cultural and artistic impact, as a change in artistic and architectural styles occurred during this period.