CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS OVERVIEW
Christopher Columbus is one of the most significant figures in all of World History and is particularly important to major world events such as the Age of Exploration and Renaissance. His four famous journeys to the New World in the late 15th century and early 16th century altered the history of the world and led to a mass migration of people from the Old World to the New World. Today, he is best remembered as a famous European navigator, explorer and colonizer.
He was born on 31st of October, 1451 at the Republic of Genoa. He became world famous for the four voyages that he completed across the Atlantic Ocean. Through these voyages, he was able to establish permanent settlements on the Hispaniola Island. In addition, he was the person who initiated the European Colonization of New World.
Christopher Columbus had the habit of going into the sea from his childhood. As a teenager, he was able to take part in few trading voyages in Aegean and Mediterranean Seas. In one such journey, he was able to come to the island of Khios, which is currently being called as Greece. Through this journey, he became extremely close to the Asia.
The first journey over Atlantic Ocean took place back in 1476. However, this was not a smooth journey because the ship that he was sailing was attacked by a group of French privateers near the Portugal coast. As a result of this attack, the ship of Christopher Columbus was burnt and he had to swim all the way to Portuguese shore and visit Lisbon. During the stay at Portugal, he met his lifetime partner named Felipa Perestrollo. They got one child named Diego, but Felipa died after a couple of years. Then he moved to Spain and married another lady named Beatriz de Arana.
During this time, Christopher Columbus took part in few other voyages in Africa. These voyages helped him to get a better understanding about the Atlantic currents. This experience helped him a lot to end up with success in the future voyages.
Christopher Columbus approached the Portuguese King and requested to take part in a three ship voyage. However, the King rejected his request. This tempted Christopher Columbus to visit Spain. After exploring Spain, Christopher Columbus and his men started their voyage in Granada back in 1492. They arrived at an island, which is currently named as Bahamas after sailing for a period of 36 days. At Bahamas, Christopher Columbus came across a group of friendly natives, who provided an excellent support to him. Then the team visited few other islands, including Hispaniola, which is currently known as Dominican Republic and Cuba. Later, he visited some Caribbean Islands as well.
1502 was an important year for Christopher Columbus. That’s where he discovered America. He did not have the intention of discovering America and it took place because of an accident. In fact, Christopher Columbus was searching for a route to visit the Indian Ocean, but ended up in discovering America.
During the last few years of Christopher Columbus, he had to experience many illnesses such as influenza and other fevers. These illnesses came on his way due to his voyages. He passed away on 20th May, 1506 at the Crown of Castile. However, his great explorations are still remembered by people who live out there in the world.
During the last few years of Christopher Columbus, he had to experience many illnesses such as influenza and other fevers. These illnesses came on his way due to his voyages. He passed away on 20th May, 1506 at the Crown of Castile. However, his great explorations are still remembered by people who live out there in the world.