History
1487
General
Population: 449 Million*
- Exploration: Dias leaves to sail around Cape of Good Hope
- Religion: Pope Innocent VIII names Torquemada grand inquisitor
Africa
- Portuguese reach Tumbuktu traveling overland in Africa
Asia
Europe
- England: Rebellion of Lambert Simnel – defeated at Stole-on-Trent
Henry VII of England removes right of accused to know accusers
Henry revives the Court of Star Chamber, defeats a revolt by a rival
- Portugal: Bertholomew Dias leaves under Portugese flag
- Spain: Spanish conquer Malaga from the Arabs
Pope Innocent VIII names Torquemada grand inquisitor