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