Christopher

Christopher Columbus

By kcresta24
  • 1436

    Birth

    Birth
    Christopher Columbus was born in 1436. He was born in the town Genoa, Italy. His parents are Domenico Colombo and Susanna Fontanarossa
  • 1476

    Near Death Experience

    Near Death Experience
    In 1476, Christopher could have very easily died. His ship that he was riding in to battle in Portugal, was hit and sank. From there he swam to safety (the nearest shore.)
  • 1479

    First Marriage

    First Marriage
    In 1479 Christopher Columbus got married to Felipa Perestrello e Moniz. She was a member of her, impoverished noble Portuguese family. Her parent was Bartolomeu Perestrelo, no record is record on her other parent.
  • 1480

    First Son

    First Son
    In 1480, Christopher and his wife had their first kid, a boy. His name was Diego Columbus. Diego started off the only child, but later on, he got another brother.
  • 1486

    Second Marriage

    Second Marriage
    Christopher´s wife died in 1485. He then got married to Dona Beatriz Enriquez de Arana, in 1486. Christopher moved to Spain after his first wife died and found his second wife.
  • Aug 14, 1488

    Second Son

    Second Son
    Again, on August 14th, 1488 he had another son with name of Ferdinand Columbus. This was with his new wife. This was the youngest one between the two children. His brother was born earlier in 1480.
  • 1493

    New world

    New world
    From 1492-1493 he set out on a ship to find out about the world. While he was out he found America and headed back to Spain. When he got back he told everyone about the ¨New world¨ (America.)
  • 1498

    Third Voyage

    Third Voyage
    In 1498, Christopher was paid again by spain, to go on a third voyage. So he started his third voyage. He discovered South America, the people of Spain were very happy when he told them the news.
  • Apr 2, 1502

    Last Voyage (4th)

    Last Voyage (4th)
    On April 2nd, 1502 Christopher had his last voyage. He ended up in Mexico, where he then headed back. When he got back he had to tell the people of Spain there was no success and he ended in Mexico.
  • May 5, 1506

    Death

    Death
    On May 5th, 1506 Christopher was pronounced dead in Valladolid. He was in the court house when he died. They then figured out he died of congestive heart failure.