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It was King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, not Queen Elizabeth I that financed Columbus' voyage.
They did so because it would enhance the wealth and prosperity of Spain.
Queen Elizabeth I was not born when Columbus made his voyage.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoThey believed that he would reach power kingdoms that would allow him to bring goods, like spices back to Spain.
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∙ 12y agoBecause Christopher Columbus promised to bring back gold and many more on his three voyages and the king and queen agreed to Columbus decision.
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∙ 11y agono , so queen isabella helped columbus instead
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∙ 12y agobecause they wanted land
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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.
The government of which country sponsored Christopher Columbus's 1492 exploration?
Columbus asked king Ferdinand and queen isbella of Spain to support a westward voyage to the indies.
Who was the financer of Christopher Columbus's voyage?
Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand financed or sponsored columbus' travels the the "New Woorld".
What king and queen supported Christopher Columbus's voyage to America?
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabeth
Why did the king and queen of Spain send christopher Columbus?
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella sponsored Columbus because Columbus told them that if they gave him the money to find another trade route to India he would spread Catholicism in India (king and queen of Spain were Catholic)
Why did Spain's king and queen decide to support Columbus's voyage?
Because Queen Isabella wanted to spread Christianity.
Did King Ferdinand and queen Isabella support more expedition other than Christopher Columbus?
yes
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.
Why did King Ferdinand and queen Isabella support Christopher Columbus's expedition?
He promise them great wealth and new land
The government of which country sponsored Christopher Columbus's 1492 exploration?
Columbus asked king Ferdinand and queen isbella of Spain to support a westward voyage to the indies.
What country's king and queen helped Columbus to get his ships?
Spain the queen is queen Isabella and the king is king Ferdinad
What were the process Columbus went through in order to gain support for his exploration efforts?
He got support from king and queen and he showed them that he can do it all he needed was money
Who were the king and queen when Columbus requested financing for his voyages?
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabel
Who was the financer of Christopher Columbus's voyage?
Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand financed or sponsored columbus' travels the the "New Woorld".
The king and queen of Spain when Columbus requested financing for his voyages were?
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabel
What king and queen supported Christopher Columbus's voyage to America?
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabeth
Why did the king and queen of Spain send christopher Columbus?
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella sponsored Columbus because Columbus told them that if they gave him the money to find another trade route to India he would spread Catholicism in India (king and queen of Spain were Catholic)
