Casa da Guiné
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) Flag used by the Casa da Guiné. | |
| Industry | International trade |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1443 |
| Defunct | 1503 |
| Fate | Dissolved |
| Successor | Casa da Índia |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Portuguese Empire |
Key people | Manuel I of Portugal |
The Casa da Guiné (
Gold Coast, and on the Slave Coast
.
History
Founded in 1443, during the
Age of Discoveries, under the auspices of Prince Henry the Navigator, the Casa da Guiné would later be absorbed into the Casa da Índia
in 1503.
Operations
It monitored and enforced the Crown's monopoly, coordinated voyages, maintained warehouses, fixed prices, and performed other roles associated with the Spice trade.
See also
- Casa da Índia
- Portuguese Guinea
- Mozambique Company
- Portuguese Empire
- List of Portuguese chartered companies
References
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