1505
Portuguese Fortify the Swahili Coast
Francisco de Almeida, the first viceroy of Portuguese India, sacked Kilwa and Mombasa, burning the whitewashed coral cities and looting their mosques.
Raphael Arrives in Florence
A twenty-two-year-old painter from Urbino reached Florence with a letter of introduction and a knack for absorbing whatever he looked at.
Wanli's Grandfather Takes the Dragon Throne
The Zhengde Emperor, eccentric and fourteen, inherited Ming China from the austere Hongzhi.
Portuguese Build Fort Manuel at Cochin
The Portuguese raised the first European fortress in India on the pepper coast at Cochin, with the permission of a local raja who hoped to weaken his Zamorin…
Jaffa Pilgrim Galleys Continue
Venetian pilgrim galleys still carried European Christians across the Mediterranean to Jaffa and overland to Jerusalem…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1505?
Saeculum lists 5 events from 1505. The most significant is Portuguese Fortify the Swahili Coast: Francisco de Almeida, the first viceroy of Portuguese India, sacked Kilwa and Mombasa, burning the whitewashed coral cities and looting their mosques.
What era was 1505 part of?
1505 falls within the Renaissance (1501-1650). Reformation, conquest, and the world drawn whole.
Which regions saw notable events in 1505?
The events from 1505 span Africa, Europe, East Asia, South Asia and Middle East.