Christopher Columbus – one of the most mysterious personalities of the Era of Great Geographical Opening in particular, and among historic figures in general.
Christopher Columbus, famous for discovery of America, was born on October 9, 1451 on the island of Corsica (on one of versions). The personality and Columbus's destiny are foggy, ambiguous and similar to the novel. About his origin and a place of birth are many scientific disputes. Still six cities of Italy and Spain can be his homeland. Around his life are many legends, to discredit which and still not quite it was possible.
Columbus's first expedition to coast of the New World On August 3, 1492 – on March 15, 1493 Christopher Columbus's first expedition as a part of three ships "Pint", "Ninya", "Santa Maria" started from the port Palos. As a result of expedition the Bahamas, islands Cuba and Haiti were open. In more detail here about Christopher Columbus's first expedition.
Columbus's second expedition. On September 25, 1493 - on June 11, 1496 Columbus's second flotilla consisted already of 17 vessels. According to different sources it took part from 1500 to 2500 people among whom were not only adventurers, but also the intended colonists, decided to look for the happiness on new lands. Except people on the ships were cattle, seeds, stock and all necessary for the organization of trip. Colonists completely subdued Espanyola, and founded the city Santo-Domingo. Expedition started from the port of Cadiz. Were open Small Antilles, the Virgin Islands, the islands of Puerto Rico, Jamaica, there was invistigate the southern coast of Cuba. Thus Columbus remained at opinion that the western India, instead of New Land is open him.
Columbus's third expedition On May 30 1498 – 1499 Only six ships and 300 people of team went to the west. The island of Trinidad, the delta of the river Orinoco and some other territories were as a result open. During this expedition Columbus was arrested by the ill-wishers and in shackles is sent to Castile. Only intervention of influential financiers allowed to remove from it disgrace.
Columbus's fourth expedition On May 9, 1502 - October 1504 Columbus opened the continental coast of Central America: Nicaragua, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama. There were first meetings with Indians of the Maya. Columbus persistently looked for the passage to the Southern Sea (Pacific Ocean), but didn't find.
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