1472
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[edit] Events
- February 20 - The Orkneys and Shetlands are annexed to the crown of Scotland
- Possible discovery of Bacalao (possibly Newfoundland, North America) and João Vaz Corte-Real.
- Beginning of extensive slave trade in modern Cameroon, as the Portuguese sail up the Wuori River.
- Fernão do Po claims the central-African islands Bioko and Annobón for Portugal.
- Banca Monte Dei Paschi Di Siena, the world's oldest bank, is founded.