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1451
Christopher Columbus born
He was born in Genoa. http://www.softschools.com/timelines/christopher_columbus_timeline/14/ -
1465
His first journeys
He set sail as a teenager. -
1480
First big voyage
He made is first big voyage by sailing between Portugal and Iceland. -
1484
Looking for sponsors
He was refused help for his new voyage from Portugal and England. -
1485
Columbus moves to Spain
He moved to Spain to try and get financial support. -
1491
Columbus gets support from Spain
The kind and queen of Spain agree is help Columbus with his voyage. -
1492
Columbus sets sail
He set sail with three ships; the Pinta, the Nina, and the Santa Maria. -
1492
Landfall
Columbus reached North America. -
1506
Columbus dies
After several voyages looking for Asia and treasure, he passed away in Spain.