Christopher Columbus promised King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella a trade route to Asia and riches. He expected to find gold and rare spices and fabrics.
Ferdinand was the king that sponsored him.
Ferdinand and his wife, Isabell of Castile, were famous for sending Columbus on an expedition to the 'New World'
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.
Queen Isabella and king Ferdinand.
Queen Isabella of Spain. And her husband, King Ferdinand, of course.
He promise them great wealth and new land
Ferdinand was the king that sponsored him.
Ferdinand and his wife, Isabell of Castile, were famous for sending Columbus on an expedition to the 'New World'
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.
Christopher Columbus
King Ferdinand of Spain supported and sponsored the expeditions of Christopher Columbus and Amerigo Vespucci. He played a crucial role in financing and organizing these journeys which ultimately led to the discovery of the New World.
king Ferdinand
Queen Isabella and king Ferdinand.
Queen Isabella of Spain. And her husband, King Ferdinand, of course.
Columbus was sponsored by King Ferdinand II and Queen Isabella I of Spain to undertake his explorations.
king Ferdinand and queen Isabella
Christopher Columbus's goal was to find a new, western route to Asia for trade and exploration. He believed that by doing so, he could acquire wealth and spread Christianity. This promise of increased trade and potential riches convinced King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella to fund his journey.