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Did the king of Portugal give money to Columbus?
No, they turned him down. Spain paid for the trip.
What king denied christopher Columbus ships?
In 1485, Columbus presented his plans to John II, King of Portugal. He proposed the king equip three sturdy ships and grant Columbus one year's time to sail out into the Atlantic, search for a western route to the Orient, and return. Columbus also requested he be made "Great Admiral of the Ocean", appointed governor of any and all lands he discovered, and given one-tenth of all revenue from those lands. The king submitted the proposal to his experts, who rejected it. It was their considered opinion that Columbus's estimation of a travel distance of 2,400 miles (3,860 km) was, in fact, far too short.
The islands Columbus visited in the Caribbean are called the .?
The islands Columbus visited in the Caribbean are called the west indies.
Which two Spanish monarchs did Columbus approach to gain support for his voyage?
The request by Columbust was rejected by King John II of Portugal. Columbus asked for support from Spanish King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, who approved of his idea.
What country eventually agreed to finance Christopher Columbus's trip?
it is Portugal.
Name the king of Portugal that Columbus visited?
king John
Who has died in Portugal just a few days before Columbus arrival there?
king henry
Did the king of Portugal give money to Columbus?
No, they turned him down. Spain paid for the trip.
What king denied christopher Columbus ships?
In 1485, Columbus presented his plans to John II, King of Portugal. He proposed the king equip three sturdy ships and grant Columbus one year's time to sail out into the Atlantic, search for a western route to the Orient, and return. Columbus also requested he be made "Great Admiral of the Ocean", appointed governor of any and all lands he discovered, and given one-tenth of all revenue from those lands. The king submitted the proposal to his experts, who rejected it. It was their considered opinion that Columbus's estimation of a travel distance of 2,400 miles (3,860 km) was, in fact, far too short.
The islands Columbus visited in the Caribbean are called the .?
The islands Columbus visited in the Caribbean are called the west indies.
How was Christopher's Columbus's voyage paid?
Columbus was born in Italy,but his interest with the sea took him to Portugal.When Portugal's King said he would not found his voyage,he went to Spain who did.
Who explored Columbus?
Columbus explored for who ever could sponsor him. when he explored America Spain sponsored him,at first he tried the king of Portugal,England and France they all refused
Where did Columbus visit in 1493?
Columbus visited Canada in 1493
Which two Spanish monarchs did Columbus approach to gain support for his voyage?
The request by Columbust was rejected by King John II of Portugal. Columbus asked for support from Spanish King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, who approved of his idea.
What country eventually agreed to finance Christopher Columbus's trip?
it is Portugal.
Who sent Columbus on his famous voyage?
He was sent by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain because Portugal wouldn't send him.
Who was the first king in Portugal Portugal's first king?
The first king of Portugal was Alfonzo Henriques
