Christopher Columbus
Columbus remains a mysterious and controversial figure who has been variously described as one of the greatest mariners in history, an Italian explorer who was hoping to find a route to India, a visionary genious, a mystic, a national hero, a failed adminstrator, a naive entrepeneur, and a ruthless and greedy imperialist. In 1492 Columbus made his voyage throughout Europe and secured the title of the Admiral of the Ocean Sea and further royal patronage. He led more then 3 expeditions to the Carribean.
The first trip: Columbus sailed for Kind Ferdinand II and Queen Isabella of Spain. Columbus led an expedition with three ships, the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria. He had about 90 crew members. They set sail on August 3, 1492 from Palos, Spain, and October 11, 1492 they spotted the Carribean Islands off of south eastern North America. They landed on an island called Guanahani he later renamed it San Salvador. They were met by the local Taino Indians, many of whom were captured by Columbus' men and later sold into slavery. Columbus had thought he made it Asia, and he called the area the Indies, and called the inhabitant Indians. While exploring the islands in the area looking for gold to loot, Columbus' men traveled to the islands of Hispaniola, Cuba, and many other small islands. On the return trip , the Santa Maria was wrecked and the captain of the Pinta sailed off on his own to try to beat Columbus back. Columbus then returned to Spain in the Nina on March 15, 1493.
The second trip: The second trip was a larger expedition that began on September 25, 1493. They sailed with 17 ships and 1,200 to 1,500 men to find gold and to capture Indians and sell them as slaves. Columbus established a base in Hispaniola and sailed around it and along the length of Southern Cuba. He spotted and named the island of Dominica on November 3, 1493. The voyage ended June 11, 1496.
The third trip: The third expedition began on May 30, 1498. Columbus sailed farther south to Trinidad and Venezuela. Columbus was the first European since the Viking Leif Ericsson to set foot on the mainland of America. This expedition ended on October 1500.
The fourth trip: This trip began on May 9, 1502. This was Columbus' last expedition. He sailed to Mexico, Honduras, Panama, and Santiago. This expedition ended November 7, 1504.
Music: Christopher Columbus' time era had a set music. It was called secular music. Secular is a non-religious music and it was becoming more popular during this time. There was also a rise in dance music and instrumental music during this time.
Music: Christopher Columbus' time era had a set music. It was called secular music. Secular is a non-religious music and it was becoming more popular during this time. There was also a rise in dance music and instrumental music during this time.
This is the Christopher Columbus Timeline. After Queen Isabella died on November 26, 1504 Columbus tried to regain his governorship of Hispaniola. In 1505, the king allowed him to petition but did nothing. One year later, Columbus became ill and passed away on May 20, 1506. He is now buried in Hispaniola.
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