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Why Christopher Columbus sail for King Ferdinand?

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Christopher Columbus, under the auspices of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, set out from Spain to find an all-water route to Asia.

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For what monarch did Christopher Columbus sail for?

Christopher Columbus sailed for King Ferdinand II and for Queen Isabella of Spain.


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King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain


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Who paid his expedition to sail to America?

Do you mean, Columbus? King Ferdinand (V) and Queen Isabella of Spain.


NDid christopher Columbus sail for king findiland and queen Isabella?

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What day did Christopher Columbus sail?

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