1472 facts for kids

The year 1472 was a time of exploration and important changes around the world. Many events shaped the maps and economies of different countries.

Key Events of 1472

New Lands and Discoveries

In 1472, explorers were busy discovering new places and claiming them for their home countries.

• On February 20, the Orkneys and Shetlands, which are groups of islands north of Scotland, officially became part of the Scottish kingdom. This was an important step in shaping the map of Scotland.

• There's a belief that a place called Bacalao was possibly discovered around this time. Some think this might have been Newfoundland in North America, and the explorer João Vaz Corte-Real might have been involved in this discovery. This shows how European explorers were starting to venture further across the oceans.

• A Portuguese explorer named Fernão do Pó claimed two islands in central Africa, Bioko and Annobón, for Portugal. These claims were part of the larger age of exploration where European nations were expanding their influence around the globe.

World's Oldest Bank

• An important financial event also happened in 1472: the founding of Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena. This bank, located in Italy, is known today as the oldest bank still operating in the world! It shows how financial systems were developing even centuries ago.

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