Christopher Columbus { Mariam KL.}

Christopher Columbus is born

Nov 2, 1451

Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy in 1451. He loved the sea. He became a sailor when he was fifteen years old.

Christopher Columbus ships sinks

Nov 4, 1476

Columbus swims ashore after his ship is sunk in a battle with pirates off Portugal.

Christopher Columbus is married

Jul 16, 1479

Columbus marries Felipa Perestrella e Moniz, daughter of a Portuguese nobleman.

Christopher Columbus wife dies

Oct 29, 1484

Columbus presents his plan to journey west to the Indies to King John II of Portugal but his plan is rejected. His wife Felipa dies.

Christopher Columbus flagship tares

Dec 25, 1492

Flagship Santa Maria sinks off Hispaniola. Columbus founds La Navidad.

Christopher Columbus sails

Aug 19, 1498

Christopher Columbus arrives at the new city of Santo Domingo on Hispaniola. Columbus resumes his role as governor of the colony.

Christopher Columbus sent

Aug 19, 1500

Christopher Columbus is arrested and sent home in chains.

Christopher Columbus end

May 20, 1506

Christopher Columbus dies at Valladolid.