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1451
BIRTH OF CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
Christopher Columbus was born in 1451 but his origin is a mistery because while some people affirm that he was born in Spain, others say that he was italian. He grew up with a strong interest in navegation and exploration -
1476
EARLY EXPLORATION
Columbus embarked on his first major sea voyage, working as a sailor in the Portuguese fleet. He was involved in various voyages along the African coast. -
1484
PROPOSED VOYAGE TO THE WEST
Columbus presented his plan for a westward sea route to Asia to King John II of Portugal but it was rejected. -
1486
SEEKING SPONSORSHIP
Columbus continues seeking backing for his westward voyage from various European monarchs, including the King of Portugal, but he was turned down each time. -
Apr 17, 1492
AGREEMENT WITH CATHOLICS KINGS
Columbus received royal support from Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain. -
Aug 3, 1492
VOYAGE TO THE INDIA
Columbus sets sail from Palos de la Frontera, Spain, with three ships: the Niña, Pinta, and Santa Maria. -
Oct 12, 1492
DISCOVERY OF THE NEW WORLD
Columbus landed on an island in the Bahamas, believing he had reached Asia. This marked the first contact between Europeans and the Americas. -
1493
SECOND VOYAGE
Columbus returned to Spain and was greeted as a hero because of all the new prime materials he had discovered. He embarked on a second voyage with a larger fleet to establish colonies in the Caribbean. -
1498
THIRD VOYAGE
Columbus sailed to South America, reaching the coast of present-day Venezuela. -
1502
FINAL VOYAGE
Columbus sailed to Central America, exploring the coastlines of Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. -
1504
RETURN TO SPAIN
Columbus returned to Spain after his fourth voyage. He was in poor health and was facing difficulties with his finances and reputation. -
1506
DEATH
Columbus died on May 20 in Valladolid, Spain, still believing that he had discovered a new route to Asia rather than the Americas.