cristopher columbus

more voyage

However, it was Columbus' voyage that started the exploration and colonization of the Americas. Before the Voyage Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy in 1451.

biography

On October 12, 1492 land was spotted. It was a small island in the Bahamas that Columbus would name San Salvador.

three ships and a log voyage

Ships He set sail on August 3, 1492 with three ships named the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria.

Voyage However, it was Columbus' voyage that started the exploration and colonization of the Americas. Before the Voyage Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy in 1451.

fun facts

He set sail on August 3, 1492 with three ships named the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria.

Finally, he was able to convince Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain to pay for the trip.

A Shortcut to China Columbus and his brother, Bartholomew, knew that there were great riches to be had in China and East Asia.

finding land

cristopher colombus want to found a new road to go from india, but accidentally came to America from an island of cariben islands, the island is san salvador.