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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 -
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. -
Columbus presented his plan for a westward sea route to Asia to King John II of Portugal but it was rejected. -
Columbus continues seeking backing for his westward voyage from various European monarchs, including the King of Portugal, but he was turned down each time. -
Columbus received royal support from Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain. -
Columbus sets sail from Palos de la Frontera, Spain, with three ships: the Niña, Pinta, and Santa Maria. -
Columbus landed on an island in the Bahamas, believing he had reached Asia. This marked the first contact between Europeans and the Americas. -
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. -
Columbus sailed to South America, reaching the coast of present-day Venezuela. -
Columbus sailed to Central America, exploring the coastlines of Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. -
Columbus returned to Spain after his fourth voyage. He was in poor health and was facing difficulties with his finances and reputation. -
Columbus died on May 20 in Valladolid, Spain, still believing that he had discovered a new route to Asia rather than the Americas.