Columbus

Grenada War Completes the Reconquista

Jan 2, 1492

The Capitulation of Granada by Francisco Pradilla y OrtizThe victory in the Granada War by Catholic forces completed the Reconquista, or Reconquest, of Spain. This ended the Muslim presence in Spain going back to 710.

Columbus Embarks on Voyage

Aug 27, 1492

Departure of the first voyage from the port of Palos, by Evaristo Dominguez

Columbus lands at San Salvador

Oct 12, 1492

Columbus taking possession of the new country

Columbus Arrives Back in Spain

Mar 23, 1493

Map of Columbus's first voyageColumbus arrives in Spain after his first voyage. He brought with him the 8 slaves who survived the journey out of the original 24 that he captured.