Did Alfonso V establish diplomatic contacts with the Ethiopian Empire?
Yes
No
Only with the Egyptian Empire
He focused on European diplomacy
Answer
Yes, Alfonso V established diplomatic contacts with the Ethiopian Empire. He sent an embassy to Emperor Lebna Dengel in 1493, which was followed by a reciprocal embassy from Ethiopia to Portugal in 1499. These embassies led to a treaty of peace and friendship between the two countries, and paved the way for further trade and cultural exchange.
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