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I for one think that he was turned down by the King and Queen at first because they did not believed that he could travel to Asia but then Columbus promised them that he would bring back riches for them from Asia, but he never did reach Asia in turn he reached what we believed was the "New World" because he did not know that North America would be in the way of sailing West to Asia. =)
What else can I help you with?
What Ferdinand v and Isabella sponsored his first voyage?
christopher Columbus
Who was one of the spanish rulers who financed columbus' voyage?
King Ferdinand of Spain agreed to finance Columbus. In return for financing the voyage's of Columbus, the King wanted all of the gold, spices, and riches that he might find.
Where did Columbus get the money for his journey?
The Spanish Government under Ferdinand and Isabella/
What queen granted christpher Columbus permission to sail for Spain?
queen Isabella Christopher Columbus asked King Ferdinand & Queen Isabella of Spain for money to try out his idea of traveling west to reach the East. Queen Isabella refused Columbus at first. Later King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella gave Columbus three ships, a crew of about ninety men, and some money. The three ships were the Niña, Pinta, and Santa María.
What were the names of the two Spanish monarchs who paid for Columbus' expedition?
It was King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella the first of Spain. Ferdinand (1452-1516) was Ferdinand II of Aragon and Ferdinand V of Castille following his marriage to Isabella I, queen of Castille (1451-1504).
What was title that was granted to Columbus by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella?
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella granted Columbus the titles of Admiral of the Sea and Viceroy and Governor of the Indies. Columbus is most famous for his four exploratory voyages, especially the first.
Who approved christopher Columbus first voyages?
Spanish crown Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand.
Who paid for Columbus's first trip?
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain paid for his trip. They said no the first time then Columbus persuaded them to. They said yes the second time. Christopher Columbus' son was named after King Ferdinand.
What is the title that was granted to Columbus by king Ferdinand and queen Isabella?
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella granted Columbus the titles of Admiral of the Sea and Viceroy and Governor of the Indies. Columbus is most famous for his four exploratory voyages, especially the first.
Who paid for Christopher Columbus's first trip?
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain paid for his trip. They said no the first time then Columbus persuaded them to. They said yes the second time. Christopher Columbus' son was named after King Ferdinand.
Who painted the Columbus reception by the King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain after his first return from America?
Eugene Delacroix
Why did Isabella and Ferdinand pay for Columbus's first journey?
They hoped he would find a new trade route to Asia
