What are some facts about Christopher Columbus?

Answer by  rhelt (461)

Christopher Columbus discovered the new world for spain in 1492. He sailed three ships for the first voyage. The Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria. He thought he had discovered a shorter passage to India to trade spices. This is why the natives were called "Indians".

Answer by  Clement (1453)

Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy in 1451. In 1479 he married his first wife Filippa. In 1485 he presented his navigation plans to John II of Portugal but failed to secure the funding. The second attempt at the Portuguese court (1488) was not successful either. Finally, after two years of lobbying in Spain he got funds in 1492.

Answer by  KMcRae (714)

Christopher Columbus was an Italian born explorer who is often credited with discovering America. Columbus expedition originally sought a quicker root to Asia. His plans were rejected by several European monarchs before being funded by Queen Isabella of Spain. Columbus set out with three ships -- the Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria. His arrival in the Americas was by accident.

Answer by  DackThrombosis (1093)

Many people think Columbus is Spanish since he sailed under that country's flag. He was actually Italian. Another fact is that Columbus actually made four trips to the new world, not one. A final piece of information is that Columbus likely died from a disease he acquired during his travels.

Answer by  Tevon (26)

He found america in 1492.He thought it was India so he called the people indios. He tricked them into beleivng he was god by saying he could block the sun cause he already knew of eclipses. He was born october 31,1451.On 20 May 1506,at age 55, Columbus died in Valladolid