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1524 CE - 1834 CE: The Council of the Indies governs Spanish territories in the Americas.
1524 CE: The Council of the Indies is formed to govern Spanish colonies in the Americas.
1714 CE: The military responsibilities of the Council of the Indies are transferred to the Spanish Ministry of the Navy and the Indies.
1789 CE: The powers of the Council of the Indies in Spain are greatly reduced.
1812 CE - 1814 CE: The advisory function of the Council of the Indies is temprorarly removed.
1834 CE: The Council of the Indies is formally closed down.