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The Portuguese Discoveries constitute an enormously impactful milestone in the History of Mankind.
Years: 1415 — 1543
The Portuguese Discoveries constitute an enormously impactful milestone in the History of Mankind. Through them, Portugal contributed decisively to modernity, to the full knowledge of the world and to the relationships between the peoples of every continent.
The preeminent role played by the Portuguese in the early Modern Age results from the pioneering character of their attitudes in overcoming the unknown and from their ability to adapt and transform in the presence of the multiple realities they were encountering throughout the world.
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