No, it is an island in the Caribbean
Christopher Columbus is the one who explored for Spain in what is today Cuba, Jamaica, and the Island of Hispaniola.
Christopher Columbus, sailing for Spain, explored the Island of Hispaniola. He was the first European to reach that island in October of 1492.
Yes both France and Spain shared control of the island of Hispaniola. This was until France declared war on Great Britain and from 1795 to 1802 it controlled the island entirely.
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what was the name of the island Columbus departed from to return to Spain
Christopher Columbus' voyage landed him on the island of Hispaniola. He called the island "Isla Santa" and claimed it for Spain.
1492 from Spain and landed on Hispaniola in 32 days sailing.
Cortez was born in Spain. He sailed to the Island of Hispaniola, helped colonize Cuba, and finally conquered Mexico. He died in Spain December 2, 1549 near Sevilla Spain.
"Hispanic" comes from the Latin name for the peninsula that includes Spain and Portugal, "Hispaniola."
It was called the Hispaniola.
Christopher Columbus claimed the island of Hispaniola for Spain during his first voyage to the New World in 1492. Hispaniola is now divided into two countries: Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Columbus named the island "La Española," which translates to "The Spanish Island."
The new settlement that Christopher Columbus tried to establish on Hispaniola was called La Navidad. The settlers were all killed and the settlement was burned by local tribesmen.