The War of the Castilian Succession started and Vasco Nunez de Balboa was born.

In 1475, Spain was embroiled in the War of the Castilian Succession, a bitter conflict that arose due to a disputed succession to the throne of Castile. This war proved to be a turning point in Spanish history as it marked the culmination of the ongoing struggle between the supporters of Isabella I of Castile and Joanna la Beltraneja, the half-sister of Isabella. The war would ultimately end in victory for Isabella, solidifying her position as Queen of Castile and laying the foundation for the unification of Spain under her and her husband Ferdinand of Aragon. Meanwhile, in the midst of this tumultuous time, Vasco Nunez de Balboa, a prominent Spanish conquistador, was born. Balboa would go on to play a crucial role in the exploration and conquest of the Americas, including the discovery of the Pacific Ocean. His adventurous spirit and determination would make him one of the most celebrated figures in Spanish history. #Spain #WaroftheCastilianSuccession #VascoNunezdeBalboa