The question is based on two incorrect assumptions, because a) he was not 'delayed' and b) the king (of Portugal) had nothing to do with it.
What happened was that a storm on the way back forced him to seek shelter in the harbor of Lisbon, Portugal. He spent only a few days there for repairs. He did talk with a few people, but not with king John II. The king did not only not delay him in any way, but he even saved Columus from an assassination attempt before he sailed on for Spain.
The spanish leader was Christopher Columbus
No. He was spanish.
Christopher Columbus was versed in several languages including Italian, Latin, Spanish, and Greek.
AnswerCristóbal Colón.
English
For both his trips, he took ships provided by the Spanish monarchy.
The spanish leader was Christopher Columbus
he is spanish
No. He was spanish.
No.
Christopher Columbus was versed in several languages including Italian, Latin, Spanish, and Greek.
AnswerCristóbal Colón.
Italian and Spanish
English
Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus, who first reached the islands off North America in 1492.
After Jews were tortured and murdered, their property was seized by the Church, which also shared the stolen wealth with the monarchy. Queen Isabella financed the voyage of Christopher Columbus using money seized by the Inquisition.