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Why were king Ferdinand and queen Isabella of of Spain willing to finance Columbus?
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∙ 12y agobecause the king and queen though Columbus would find another trade route to the east indies and bring back spices
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Why were rulers such as Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain willing to sponsor voyages of exploration?
They had heard of valuable spices and other wealth that others had found.
What is Christopher Columbus's natonality?
Christopher Columbus is from Genoa, Italy, so he was Italian. He sailed to the Americas for Spain, though, because Spain's monarchs were willing to finance the voyages.
Why was Napoleon so eager to get rid of the territory in the Louisiana Purchase?
France was short on cash and he was willing to sell in order to continue the War in Europe.
Was Christopher Columbus a explorer sent by rulers of Spain?
The short answer is that he wasn't. In fact the truth is that Columbus had to petition for many years to get permission to go and explore the ocean. The reason why he needed permission was that he could not raise the necessary funds all by himself, because at that time of his life he was not very wealthy and did not even live in his own house but in a humble apartment above the cartographer's shop where he worked. So Columbus hoped that King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella would lend him enough money to fit out an expedition. In return he promised to give them seven-eighths of everything he found, keeping one eighth for himself (and the King and Queen considered this rather greedy of him, which is one of the factors that contributed to his lengthy wait). The most significant cause for the delay in obtaining permission was that the King and Queen waged a series of what they regarded as "holy wars", first against the Moors and then the Jews, and this led to that terrible period which came to be known as the Spanish Inquisition where many thousands of people were persecuted, tortured and even killed in the name of religion. All of this activity placed a considerable strain on the royal coffers, and so the King and Queen were quite reluctant to lend any money to Columbus, especially since many of their most senior advisers and scholars considered Columbus to be a crackpot adventurer (and that was when they were being nice about him!). After some fourteen long years of being constantly fobbed off by the Spanish royals, Columbus finally got fed up with waiting and decided to try his luck with the King of France. Then by one of those strange quirks of fate that make history so fascinating, Columbus happened to stop one evening at a certain monastery to beg for food and lodging for himself and his son Diego (at the time about 11 or 12 years old). They were tired and hungry, so the Prior took pity on them and invited them in to share a meal. During the meal Columbus related some of his tale to the Prior, and the Prior was fascinated by everything he heard. Unlike so many of his contemporaries, he believed that Columbus was really onto something with his theory of land far across the ocean, and when he heard that this great opportunity for discovery was about to be lost to France he begged Columbus to be patient and wait for him to return. He would, he said, ride to see the Queen and ask her to reconsider Columbus's request. The odd coincidence is that out of all the places where Columbus could have stopped to seek help, he happened to choose the one monastery in which the Prior just happened to have been the former religious confessor to the Queen. Because the Prior was a man who the Queen respected and trusted, she was willing to listen to his opinion, and this persuaded her to summon Columbus for one more meeting and a chance to put forward his case once again. This time he was heard more favorably and after a little haggling on either side over minor details it was finally agreed that Columbus would be provided with money, ships and men to help him carry out his expedition. So that is the story of how, by the strange coincidence of happening to stop in the right place at the right time and then talk to exactly the right person, Columbus was finally able to achieve his dream.
Why did Ferdinand Magellan voyage?
Queen Isabella of Spain was dear cousins and very close with Ferdinand Magellen. She was very trustworthy of him and thought that if any one could find new lands that it would be him. Magellan set off on his explorations in hope to find new lands but died in a war in the Phillipines for there land
Why were rulers such as Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain willing to sponsor voyages of exploration?
They had heard of valuable spices and other wealth that others had found.
What is Christopher Columbus's natonality?
Christopher Columbus is from Genoa, Italy, so he was Italian. He sailed to the Americas for Spain, though, because Spain's monarchs were willing to finance the voyages.
Under whose flag was Columbus sailing when he discovered America?
he received money to pay for his trip from the Spanish royalty Although he was Italian, at the time the Italian and all other European nations were either at war or economically struggling or found his desired voyage far from a priority. The Spanish monarch were the only ones willing to fund his voyage.
How do you finance?
Go to the yellow pages and look in alphabetical or under f and look under finance. These are a list of financial companies that are willing to burrow you money aka finance.
If you are a cosigner for someone to buy a car the car is reposses you are willing to pay the balance oon the car, but the finance company refuses to release the bill of sell and the balance left on the loan. I am willing to pay the balance what do I do ?
You should speak with the manager of the finance company and explain that you are willing to pay the car off and keep your credit in good standing.
What is a good car to work out a finance plan on?
There is no good car to plan out a finance plan on. It all depends on factors such as what you're willing to pay for a loan and how much you can afford.
Is Christopher Columbus from Sapin?
No, but that is where he found royal people willing to be his Patron for the New World expiditions
Can papers be notarized on Columbus Day in New York?
Yes, if you can locate a notary public willing to notarize your papers on that day.
Can you buy a house before you sell your house?
Certainly, I know people who have done that. As long as the bank is willing to finance the purchase, you are in business.
What caused Spain to fund Columbus' trip to the New World?
Spain was looking for an alternate route to the East Indies from the one that the Portuguese had charted. Columbus suggested such a possibility, so the Spanish Monarchy was willing to support him.
Where would one get some personal finance advice?
Your local bank, would be one of the best places to get some personal finance advice, however that could prove expensive. Any finance forum would be willing to help as well, and would give you answers while you are able to remain anonymous
How can you finance the purchase of a home but have the seller give back to you about 10 percent of the purchase price for repairs?
The SELLER won't give back anything. You'll have to finance the home for 10% MORE than the asking price to get back what you need. If the value of the house isn't there, the bank probably won't finance it. You may have to work with someone who understands what you're doing and is willing to finance for over the current value.
