Christopher Columbus

(1451-1506)

Born:

• Before 31 October 1451Genoa, Republic of Genoa, in present-day Italy

Name: Cristoforo Colombo

Parents: Domenico Colombo Susanna Fontanarossa

Nationality : Italian

Religion: Roman Catholic

Spouses: Filipa Moniz Perestrelo

Children: Diego &Fernando

Education: University Of Pavia

Occupation: Explorer, Navigator,

and Colonizer

Childhood:

• Bartolomeo, Giovanni Pellegrino, and Giacomo were his brothers

• He also had a sister named Bianchinetta• Columbus claims to have gone to the sea at

the age of 10• He Worked in Father’s weaving business

Voyages of Christopher Columbus:

• His First Voyages was started on 3 August 1492

• Three Ships• They were called Nina,

the Pinto, and The Santa Mario

• He discovered America in 12 October, 1 492

• He also discovered Hispaniola and Cuba

First Voyages :

• 2nd Voyages was in 24 September 1493

• He sailed with 17 Ships

• Discovered a new island and named it Dominica

• That voyage seemed to be very successful

SECOND VOYAGES:

• 3rd voyage was started on 30 May 1498

• This time he had only six ships

• Discovered the continent of south America

• He also discovered Trinidad

THIRD VOYAGES:

• 4th and last voyages was on April 2, 1502

• This time he had only four ships

• But the voyages was very fruitful

• He discovered central America

• Also discovered Honduras, Costa Rica and Panama

Fourth Voyages:

Stuck In Jamaica:

• Columbus ran into a Strom during his last voyage

• His ship were damaged

• He was Stuck in Jamaica for a year

• In 1504 he left from Spain for the last time

Died In 20 May 1506 Valladolid, Crown of Castile, in present day Spain