Spanish Empire
RegionSpain/Americas
Period1492-1975
Peak Size20 million km2 at peak
Founded ByIsabella and Ferdinand
About Spanish Empire
The first global empire, spanning Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia. Conquered the Aztec and Inca empires. Imported 1.5 million enslaved Africans to the Americas. The treasure fleets brought silver and gold from the New World. The Armada was defeated by England in 1588. Lost its last colonies in the Spanish-American War of 1898.
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