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Title of city granted in 1490

Alacant/Alicante, L'Alacantí, Alicante

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Title of city granted in 1490

Historical milestone · Alacant/Alicante, L'Alacantí, Alicante

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Fernando the Catholic granted Alicante the title of city in 1490, recognising its role as the maritime outlet of Castile and of the Valencian interior. The privilege reinforced its municipal council and consolidated the port as the main commercial point of the south of the kingdom.

1490

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