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Designation of Seville as Trade Headquarters

When: 1503
Where: Seville
Part of: Seville Granted Exclusive Trade Rights with the New World

Seville was chosen as the headquarters for the Casa de Contratación in 1503, becoming the decisive gateway for trade with the Indies.

Following the Columbian exploration of the New World, Seville was chosen as the headquarters of the Casa de Contratación in 1503. This was the decisive development for Seville becoming the port and gateway to the Indies.

Sources

Seville Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06

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