The Story of Christopher Columbus By kthorne Oct 31, 1451 Christopher Columbus born in Genoa, Italy All about Columbus 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 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 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 May 30, 1498 Columbus departs on the Third Voyage with 6 ships Oct 1, 1500 Christopher Columbus is arrested and sent home in chains May 11, 1502 Columbus leaves on his last voyage with 4 ships Nov 7, 1504 Columbus returns home for his last time May 20, 1506 Death of Columbus in Spain at the age of 54 Nov 2, 1512 Want to Know More? Click Here! Want to Know More? Click here! 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].
