The Story of Christopher Columbus

By kthorne
  • Christopher Columbus born in Genoa, Italy
    Oct 31, 1451

    Christopher Columbus born in Genoa, Italy

    All about Columbus
  • Columbus creates his idea to voyage to the 'Indies' but King John II will not support him
    Mar 5, 1484

    Columbus creates his idea to voyage to the 'Indies' but King John II will not support him

  • Nov 2, 1485

    Columbus moves to Spain with his wife and 2 children

  • Christopher Columbus finaly gets support from England and sails on his first voyage
    Aug 3, 1492

    Christopher Columbus finaly gets support from England and sails on his first voyage

  • Sep 6, 1492

    The 'New World' is sighted

  • Mar 4, 1493

    He returns home to Portugal

  • Columbus' Grand fleet of 17 ships departs for the Second Voyage
    Sep 1, 1493

    Columbus' Grand fleet of 17 ships departs for the Second Voyage

  • May 5, 1494

    Lands in Jamacia

  • Jun 8, 1496

    His crew arrives home once again in Portugal

  • Columbus departs on the Third Voyage with 6 ships
    May 30, 1498

    Columbus departs on the Third Voyage with 6 ships

  • Oct 1, 1500

    Christopher Columbus is arrested and sent home in chains

  • Columbus leaves on his last voyage with 4 ships
    May 11, 1502

    Columbus leaves on his last voyage with 4 ships

  • Nov 7, 1504

    Columbus returns home for his last time

  • Death of Columbus in Spain at the age of 54
    May 20, 1506

    Death of Columbus in Spain at the age of 54

  • Nov 2, 1512

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  • Nov 2, 1515

    IMAGES FROM:

    1)tzunghaor. (2011) Treasure Map. [Online Image]
    2)Anonymous. (2011) The Mad Little Ship. [Online Image]
    3)Porota. (2011) Death. [Online Image].

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