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Why was it so difficult for Columbus to convince king ferinand and Queen Isabella to finance his voyage?
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Why did ferinand Magellan set sail?
he set sail to explore the world
Who sponsored the trip that Columbus went on?
Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand sponsored his voyage. They gave him 3 ships, the Pinta, santa Maria, and the Nina. He found America but thought it was the Indies, that's why he called the native Americans 'Indians'. Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand sponsored his voyage. They gave hin three ships the Santa Maria, the Pinta, and the Nina.Notes: The King and Queen of Spain gave him an annual annuity of 12,000 maravedis and in 1489 furnished him with a letter ordering all Spanish cities and towns to provide him food and lodging at no cost.About half of the financing was to come from private Italian investors, whom Columbus had already lined up. Financially broke after the Granada campaign, the monarchs left it to the royal treasurer to shift funds among various royal accounts on behalf of the enterprise. Columbus was to be made "Admiral of the Seas" and would receive a portion of all profits. The terms were unusually generous, but as his son later wrote, the monarchs did not really expect him to return.According to the contract that Columbus made with King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, if Columbus discovered any new islands or mainland, he would receive many high rewards. In terms of power, he would be given the rank of Admiral of the Ocean Sea and appointed Viceroy and Governor of all the new lands. He had the right to nominate three persons, from whom the sovereigns would choose one, for any office in the new lands. He would be entitled to 10 percent of all the revenues from the new lands in perpetuity; this part was denied to him in the contract, although it was one of his demands. Additionally, he would also have the option of buying one-eighth interest in any commercial venture with the new lands and receive one-eighth of the profits.
How did Ferinand Magellan die?
He was killed (April 27th, 1521) by the native inhabitants of Mactan in the Philippines led by their king Lapu-Lapu, whom Magellan had hoped to convert to Christianity. Magellan had previously made friends with Lapu-Lapus's rivals on neighbouring islands.
Who was Archduke Franz Ferinand?
He was an archduke, an heir to the Austrian Hungarian throne who was assassinated by a member of The Black Hand, Princeipt. he was the arch duke of Austria Hungary and was the first in line for the throne of the country. Franz Ferdinand would have become one of the most influential men in the world. He was to become emperor of Austria-Hungary, and, had he not been assassinated, Austria- Hungary might still have survived to this day. he was an interesting person, and if you would like to learn more, read his page in wikipedia.
Who killed archduke Francis Ferdinand?
Nineteen-year-old Gavrilo Princip shot Franz Ferdinand on June 28, 1914, while Ferdinand was traveling through Sarajevo, a city in Austria-Hungary. Princip was a member of the Black Hand (a Serbian terrorist organization). He shot Ferdinand in the throat and his wife Sophia in her stomach. Franz Ferdinand cried out, "Sopherl! Sopherl! Don't die! Keep alive for our children!"Princip swallowed poison, but the poison failed and he was caught by an angry crowd and beaten. He was then transported to a Theresienstadt prison in Austria to serve a 20 year sentence. Two years into his sentence, he died of tuberculosis.Ferdinand
Why did king Ferinand and Queen Isabella change their minds and pay for Columbus's trip?
Because he did.
Are Queen Isabella and King Ferinand related in any way?
They are, King Ferdinand And Queen Isabella are related they are cousins!
Who did king ferinand and kind henry vii give money to explore and then claim land?
King Ferdinand funded Christopher Columbus to explore. King Henry VII funded John Cabot.
What is Ferinand Magellan nationlity?
Portuguese
What was ferinand magellan's goal?
To get to the spice islands
What was the aim of ferinand magellan's exploration?
1480-1522
Why did ferinand Magellan set sail?
he set sail to explore the world
Where was ferinand Magellan born?
Ferdinand Magellan was born in villa real Portugal =)
How did Ferinand Von Lindemann use Pi?
He was responsible for instituting the use of the symbol pi.
What was the nationality of car manufacturer Ferinand Porsche?
German.Like all good things in the car world.
What year was arduke ferinand assassinated in sarajevo?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand was murdered on June 28 1914
Who sponsored the trip that Columbus went on?
Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand sponsored his voyage. They gave him 3 ships, the Pinta, santa Maria, and the Nina. He found America but thought it was the Indies, that's why he called the native Americans 'Indians'. Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand sponsored his voyage. They gave hin three ships the Santa Maria, the Pinta, and the Nina.Notes: The King and Queen of Spain gave him an annual annuity of 12,000 maravedis and in 1489 furnished him with a letter ordering all Spanish cities and towns to provide him food and lodging at no cost.About half of the financing was to come from private Italian investors, whom Columbus had already lined up. Financially broke after the Granada campaign, the monarchs left it to the royal treasurer to shift funds among various royal accounts on behalf of the enterprise. Columbus was to be made "Admiral of the Seas" and would receive a portion of all profits. The terms were unusually generous, but as his son later wrote, the monarchs did not really expect him to return.According to the contract that Columbus made with King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, if Columbus discovered any new islands or mainland, he would receive many high rewards. In terms of power, he would be given the rank of Admiral of the Ocean Sea and appointed Viceroy and Governor of all the new lands. He had the right to nominate three persons, from whom the sovereigns would choose one, for any office in the new lands. He would be entitled to 10 percent of all the revenues from the new lands in perpetuity; this part was denied to him in the contract, although it was one of his demands. Additionally, he would also have the option of buying one-eighth interest in any commercial venture with the new lands and receive one-eighth of the profits.
