Timor-Leste (East Timor)
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1580
Spanish arrival in Timor caused cultural influence and Christianization of the local population.
1580
1556
Dominican missionaries' arrival in East Timor to establish a Catholic presence and missions.
1556
1519
Portuguese explorers reached Timor, engaging in trade and introducing Christianity and colonization to the region.
1519
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