Christopher Columbus Timeline

Birth

Aug 22, 1451

Christopher Columbus was born sometime between August 22 and October 31, 1451 in Genoa, Italy. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Columbus http://www.google.com/search?q=baby&hl=en&safe=active&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&rlz=1I7ADFA_enUS394&prmd=imvns&source=lnms&tbm=isch&ei=-425TvGFHbTWiAKJo7DWBA&sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&cd=2&ved=0CBUQ_AUoAQ&surl=1&biw=1024&bih=644&sei= _Y25Tr7uGYOiiQK08rjJBA

Marriage

Jan 1, 1477

Columbus married a Portuguese woman, Felipa Moniz Perestrelo, in 1477. Math Problem: About how old was Christopher Columbus when he married his wife? 1477 - 1451 = 26 Math Answer: He was about 26 years old when he got married. Source: http://www.google.com/search?q=marriage&hl=en&safe=active&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&rlz=1I7ADFA_enUS394&prmd=imvnslb&source=lnms&tbm=isch&ei=FI25TojZGKfZiQKhttp://latinamericanhistory.about.com/od/thevoyagesofcolumbus/p/08columbusbio.htm

Siblings

Jan 1, 1478

Christopher Columbus had 3 younger brothers and one sister. Math Problem: If Christopher and each of his siblings had 12 children each, how many grandchildren would his parents have? (3+1+1) x 12 = 5 x 12 = 60 Math Answer: They could of possible had 60 grandchildren if each of their children had 12 kids each. Source: http://www.history-timelines.org.uk/people-timelines/15-christopher-columbus-timeline.htm

First Voyage

Aug 3, 1492

Columbus’ first voyage began on August 3, 1492. They first landed on an island Columbus named San Salvador: Columbus and his ships visited several other islands including Cuba and Hispaniola. Math Problem: About how old was Christopher Columbus when he left on his first voyage? 1492 - 1451 = 41 Math Answer: He was about 41 years old when he left on his first voyage. Source: http://latinamericanhistory.about.com/od/thevoyagesofcolumbus/p/08columbusbio.htm

Lost large ship on first voyage

Dec 25, 1492

On December 25, the Santa Maria ran aground and they were forced to leave the ship behind. They left behind 39 men after the loss of the ship. When they returned, they found all the men had been killed by natives. Source: http://latinamericanhistory.about.com/od/thevoyagesofcolumbus/p/08columbusbio.htm

Second Voyage

Oct 1, 1493

Christopher Columbusd set sail with 17 ships and over 1,000 men in October, 1493. This was his second voyage. Source: http://latinamericanhistory.about.com/od/thevoyagesofcolumbus/p/08columbusbio.htm

Third Voyage of Christopher Columbus

May 30, 1498

Christopher Columbus left Spain with six ships. They landed in South America while on this voyage. Math Problem: How old was Christopher Columbus when he left on his third voyage? 1498 - 1451 = 47 Math Answer: Christopher Columbus was about 47 years old when he left on his third voyage. Source: http://www.history-timelines.org.uk/people-timelines/15-christopher-columbus-timeline.htm

Christopher Columbus' children

Jan 1, 1500

Christopher Columbus had 2 sons, Diego and Fernando. Math Problem: If each of Christopher Columbus' children had 10 children, how many grandchildren would he have? 10 x 2 = 20 Math Answer: Christopher Columus would have 20 grandchildren. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Columbus

Final Voyage of Christopher Columbus

Nov 7, 1502

This is his fourth and final voyage. They left Spain with four ships. Math Question: If every ship held 12 men, how many men went on this final voyage? 12 x 4 = 48 Math Answer: If there were 12 men on each ship, there would of been 48 men on this final voyage. Source: http://www.history-timelines.org.uk/people-timelines/15-christopher-columbus-timeline.htm

Returns to Spain

Nov 7, 1504

Christopher Columbus returns to Spain from his final trip. Math Problem: How much time passes from the time Christopher Columbus returns to Spain and when he died? Math Answer: Nov 7, 1504 - May 20, 1506 = 1 year, 6 months, and 13 days Source: http://www.history-timelines.org.uk/people-timelines/15-christopher-columbus-timeline.htm

Death

May 20, 1506

Died on May 20, 1506 in present day Spain. Math Problem: How old was Christopher Columbus when he died? 1506 - 1451 = 55 Math answer: Since he died before his birthday that year, Christopher Columbus was 54 years old when he died. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Columbus