History
1488
General
Population: 450 Million*
- Exploration: Bartholomew Diaz completed journey around Cape of Good Hope in Africa
- Deaths: James III of Scotland (killed by son), Artist Andrea del Verrocchio
Asia
- China: Ming emperors open rebuilding of Great Wall to defend China
Europe
- England: Construction of Henry VII's famous ship "Great Harry"
- German States: First dispensary (Apothecary) in Berlin
- Italian States: Revolt of Florence towns against Maximilian of Germany
- Scotland: Death of James III - James IV King to 1513 after defeating and killing father at Sauchieburn