The Beginnings of the Merchants University of Bilbao (1481-1511). Corporation of Occupational Representation and Port Government Institution

The Beginnings of the Merchants University of Bilbao (1481-1511). Corporation of Occupational Representation and Port Government Institution

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It is known the importance of mercantile corporations in the increment of medieval Lighting naval commerce.However, the analysis of the Merchants University of Bilbao, the largest Cantabrian port of pre-industrial Castile, has been relegated due to lack of documentation.But, thanks to the discovery of new sources, very abundant and of great documentary wealth, I present this study on the structure CS-514 of the mercantile guild and its activity of port management before its constitution in a Consulate of the sea, instituted by the Crown in 1511.