Columbus was born in Genoa (now part of Italy) but lived in Portugal and later Spain. With backing from the rulers Ferdinand and Isabella, he sailed to the Americas (West Indies and northern South America) while seeking a shorter and safer way to reach the Far East (India and China). In 1492, he became the first European to travel to the New World since Leif Ericson around the year 1000. He opened the way for Spanish conquest and colonization, which was soon followed by other countries in Europe.
Christopher Columbus discovered Costa Rica in 1502
On Aug 1, 1498
5/30/1498 - 11/25/1500
Columbus first began his voyage in 1492 looking for a faster route to Asia and then after his 3rd attempt he stumbled upon America in 1498
He was the first after the Vikings to discovered mainland America, not Columbus! He was mysteriously lost at sea in 1498
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Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus discovered Costa Rica in 1502
On Aug 1, 1498
his third voyage began on May 30, 1498 to 1500
5/30/1498 - 11/25/1500
Christopher Columbus' third voyage began on 30th May, 1498 to October, 1500.
Christopher Columbus made his first voyage in 1492, which subsequently led to the discovery of America by Europe. He then embarked on two more voyages in 1493 and 1498.
Columbus first began his voyage in 1492 looking for a faster route to Asia and then after his 3rd attempt he stumbled upon America in 1498
He was the first after the Vikings to discovered mainland America, not Columbus! He was mysteriously lost at sea in 1498
Christopher Columbus made four explorations to the Americas. His first voyage was in 1492, followed by the second in 1493, the third in 1498, and the fourth in 1502.
The first European to reach India by sea in 1498 was Dom Vasco da Gama. This discovery paved the way for a Portuguese colonial empire in Asia.