Christopher Columbus was a 15th and 16th ... Born in Genoa, Italy, in 1451, Columbus made his way to Spain, where he gained support from the Spanish monarchy. He persuaded King Ferdinand II ...

What became of the settlement that Christopher Columbus ... long voyage back to Spain with news he had discovered a western route to the Orient. The next day—Christmas, 1492—his flagship ...

One of the most famous explorers was Christopher Columbus ... The King of Spain paid for three ships. The Pinta, the Niña and the Santa Maria. In 1492, Columbus set sail. A few months later ...