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Unverified Commission Appointment
- When
- Unknown
- Where
- Unresolved
A legacy record claims John II appointed mathematicians in 1484 to refine latitude tables, but this is not supported by the provided passages.
The legacy row suggests a commission was formed to help seamen find latitude. The sources confirm John II's reign and the general use of tables for latitude, but do not mention this specific royal appointment or the mathematicians involved.
Sources
- John II of Portugal Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-21
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