Cabral, Pedralvarez

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• Pedralvarez Cabral —     Pedralvarez Cabral     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Pedralvarez Cabral     (Pedro Alvarez.)     A celebrated Portugese navigator, generally called the discoverer of Brazil, born probably around 1460; date of death uncertain. Very little is known …   Catholic encyclopedia

• Spice trade — is a commercial activity of ancient origin which involves the merchandising of spices and herbs. Civilizations of Asia were involved in spice trade from the ancient times, and the Greco Roman world soon followed by trading along the Incense… …   Wikipedia