Christopher Columbus is famous for exploring the Americas in 1492. Prior to his departure, Columbus went to the king and queen of Spain to ask for money to pay for his voyage. He also asked them to provide his ships.
Columbus asked King John II to provide money and ships for his voyage.King John II
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain financed Columbus' voyages.
King John II
king john II
Nobody actually sent him. He wanted to find a faster route to Asia so he asked kings and queens to fund him. King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella gave him the money and Christopher promised them riches to spread Christianity around.
He had a hard time because Spain had no money and wanted land
The country that paid for Columbus' voyage was Spain. King Ferdinand gave him the money and ships to make his voyage.
His voyage during which he discovered America was sponsored and financed by Queen Isabella of Spain.
king john II
for many years
the queen of spain
Spain
money and gold
i believe it was 1,300,000 maravides (european money)
Yes, he sought wealth and power.
There was no concern. The crown needed money and if Columbus was successful all of them would be rich.
There was no concern. The crown needed money and if Columbus was successful all of them would be rich.
There was no concern. The crown needed money and if Columbus was successful all of them would be rich.
There was no concern. The crown needed money and if Columbus was successful all of them would be rich.
There was no concern. The crown needed money and if Columbus was successful all of them would be rich.