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After the death of Christopher Columbus' wife, Felipa Perestrelo e Monis, he decided to devote himself completely to topics in regards to discovery. He learned about St. Brandan who had adventures in the Atlantic and the island of Antilia. He also heart reports of men who ventured west of Madeira and the Azores of land as well as the works of authors who had theories of the distance from eastern Asia to Western Europe. This encouraged him to develop his plans and later get his sponsorship from Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castille.
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Is Christopher Columbus a Democrat or a Republican?
No idea
Who influenced de leon?
Ponce de Leon was influenced to explore by his cousin, Christopher Columbus. He was also motivated by the idea of fame and fortune which was the backbone of his explorations.
Who helped ponce de leon's explorations?
Ponce de Leon was influenced to explore by his cousin, Christopher Columbus. He was also motivated by the idea of fame and fortune which was the backbone of his explorations.
What does Christopher Columbus journal say about his trip to India?
i have no freakin idea
Who gave Columbus the idea?
His drunk transvestite lover.
Why did christopher Columbus come to Florida?
Christopher Columbus believed that he was traveling to India to trade with the Indians. People at that time had no idea that there was another continent in between Europe and Asia.
Did Christopher Columbus find any routes?
I have no idea that's what I want to find out
What was christopher columbus' idea?
It was to find a water route to Asia and to get very rich.
How did Christopher Columbus get the idea that the Earth was round?
He didn't. This is a fable. The ancient Greeks knew it was round.
Who are the relatives of Christopher Columbus?
he did have kids who had kids... because i am one! Hasn't anyone ever heard of tracing geneology?
What was christopher Columbus's job before finding the now world?
He was a Philosopher who was popular for modernizing the idea of Avisonaris Thought.
Christopher Columbus decision to sail west to reach Asia was based on?
the circumference of the earth, the oceans, and his boats
