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Christopher Columbus did go to a special school for navagation, he got more and more in to it.

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What subjects did Christopher Columbus do at school?

Actually, according to the legend of Columbus he went to the school of navigation that Prince Henry had.


What was true about prince henrys school of navigation?

im not sure


Did Christopher Columbus go to school?

People in the 1400's didn't have high school. It didn't exist until 400 years later, so he didn't go to high school. He began as a ship's boy and went the school of Navigation by Prince Henry of Portugal.


How did christopher Columbus learn to be a sailor?

He attended Prince Henry's school of Navigation. He was from Spain ( not Italy) and was a cabin boy at about 12 years old.


Was christopher Columbus a spanish prince?

No.


How long did Columbus study at prince Henry's navigating school?

Christopher Columbus never studied at Prince Henry's School of Navigation, as it was established in Portugal in the early 15th century and primarily functioned before Columbus's major voyages. Columbus was influenced by the advancements in navigation and exploration during that time but did not receive formal education at this institution. His knowledge came from various experiences at sea and interactions with other navigators.


What was Prince Henry the navigator's primary accomplishments?

Prince Henry opened up the first school of navigation and astronomical studies, he invented the caravel, he inspired christopher columbus to find the east indies etc.


What were aims of prince henrys school of navigation?

His aims were to teach the students,make new maps,and teaching the students about bodies of water.


Did Columbus go to college?

No. He did attend the school of navigation by Prince Henry of Portugal.


Why Christopher Columbus interested in sailing?

He had read Marco Polos book on his trip to China and that pushed him to explore. He attended Prince Henry's school of navigation and then went to the Spanish crown for funding for his own ship.


Where did christopher coumbus learn his skills?

He went to Prince Henry the Navigator school of navigation.


Who sponsored Prince Henrys Voyage?

Prince Henry never actually sailed on any of the voyages of discovery he sponsored. Instead, Prince Henry established a school for the study of the arts of navigation, map making , and ship building