Christopher columbus

— As I was born in Genoa... came from it and was born there... Many historians, including a Spanish scholar, Angel de Altolaguirre, affirm the document's authenticity; others believe it apocryphal. A letter from Columbus, dated 2 April 1502, to the Bien que el coerpo ande aca el coracon esta ali de continuo... — Though my body is here, my heart is constantly there... Though some people consider this letter unreliable, the majority of scholars believe it genuine. Examination by graphologists testifies in favour of authenticity. In the spring of 1502, Columbus collected notarized copies of all the writings concerned with his rights to the discovery of new lands. He sent these documents to Nicolò Oderico, ambassador of the Republic of Genoa. To Oderico he also gave "the letter to the Bank of Saint George", in which he announced that he was leaving the bank one-tenth of his income, with a recommendation for his son Diego. Oderico returned to Genoa and delivered the letter to the bank. The bank replied on 8 December 1502, lauding the gesture of their "renowned fellow-citizen" towards his "native land". The reply, unfortunately, never reached its destination; Columbus, back in Castile after his fourth voyage, complained about this in another letter to Ambassador Oderico, dated 27 December 1504, and promptly annulled the bequest. The first letter was preserved in the archives of the Bank of Saint George until it was taken over by the municipality of Genoa; the other three remaine...

Christopher Columbus, Italian Cristoforo Colombo Spanish Cristóbal Colón, (born between Aug. 26 and Oct. 31?, 1451, Genoa—died May 20, 1506, Valladolid, Spain), Genoese navigator and explorer whose transatlantic voyages opened the way for European exploration, exploitation, and colonization of the Americas. He began his career as a young seaman in the Portuguese merchant marine. In 1492 he obtained the sponsorship of the Spanish monarchs Santa María, the Niña, and the Pinta—and land was sighted in the Bahamas on October 12. He sailed along the northern coast of Hispaniola and returned to Spain in 1493. He made a second voyage (1493–96) with at least 17 ships and founded La Isabela (in what is now the Dominican Republic), the first European town in the New World. This voyage also began Spain’s effort to promote Christian evangelization. On his third voyage (1498–1500) he reached South America and the Orinoco River delta. Allegations of his poor administration led to his being returned to Spain in chains. On his fourth voyage (1502–04) he returned to South America and sailed along the coasts of present-day Honduras and Panama. He was unable to attain his goals of nobility and great wealth. His character and achievements have long been debated, but scholars generally agree that he was an intrepid and brilliant navigator. Related Article Summaries

King, I was a teacher before I became a social worker. I would NEVER use red pens or criticism in a student's journal. Great job standing up for what you believe is correct! I bet your Mom can help the teacher learn more about our country. Keep up the good work.— oliver: I BITE RACISTS (@poorhouseinmo) i'm disappointed in the teacher. although the kid should've said 'indigenous peoples' instead of using 'indians', he was speaking the truth & it was a great moment for the teacher to respect him and engage in how she could do better instead of her basically trying to shame him.— Pfunk-the original (@Gluonsrule)

The Granger Collection, New York Although Columbus remains a prominent historical figure around the world and has been researched and written about for centuries, there are many details of his life that are still a mystery. Many scholars agree that he was born in Genoa, which is now part of Italy, although there are theories that he may have originated in Spain or even in Poland or Greece. In Italian he is known as Cristoforo Colombo, which was long thought to be his birth name, and in Spanish as Cristóbal Colón. But he has also been referred to, by himself and others, as Christoual, Christovam, Christofferus de Colombo, and even Xpoual de Colón. There is even a theory that he adopted the name from a pirate named Colombo. • Speaking of Names, Those Boats Were Not Named What You Think Kean Collection/Hulton Archive/Getty Images Ask any American schoolchildren and they’ll tell you Columbus’s ships were named Niña, Pinta, and Santa Maria. However, at least two of those were likely nicknames. In Columbus’s time it was the custom in Spain to name ships after saints and to call them by nicknames instead. La Niña was likely a nickname for a ship called Santa Clara. The nickname is thought to have come from the name of the ship’s owner, Juan Niño. It is unknown what the Pinta’s original name might have been. Santa Maria is a perfectly saintly name for the third, which was also nicknamed La Gallega. • He Made Four Journeys to the “New World” Landing of Columbus Architect of the Cap...

Whether you call it Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples' Day, one thing is for sure — the holiday churns up a sea of debate that could capsize even the Santa Maria. While many schoolbooks present Columbus never discovered America but his voyage was no less courageous Even if you were to overlook the not-so-minor fact that millions of people were already living in North America in 1492, the fact is that Columbus never set foot on our shores. In fact, October 12 marks the day of his arrival to the Bahamas. While he did reach the coasts of what today are Cuba, Haiti and the Dominican Republic, as well as explore the Central and South American coasts, he never unfurled a Spanish flag in North America. ( He may never have reached Asia as planned, but one cannot discount the sheer will required to make his journey. At the age of 41, he defied naysayers across Europe and led four voyages across an uncharted ocean in wooden sailing ships that were not designed to take on the punishing waters of the Atlantic. Many already believed the world was round By 1492, most educated Europeans already believed the earth was round. In fact, it was an idea that had been established by the Ancient Greeks in the 5th Century BC. Contrary to the popular myth, Columbus did not set out to prove that the world was round, but rather that it was possible to sail around it, a voyage the explorer drastically underestimated. Christopher Columbus Photo: DeAgostini/Getty Images He had struck a lucrative deal ...

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The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica Facts Also Known As Cristóbal Colón • Cristoforo Colombo Born Between August 26, 1451 and October 31, 1451 • Died May 20, 1506 • Notable Family Members son Did You Know? • Columbus heirs sued the Spanish crown, claiming Columbus was deprived of his profits. The lawsuits ended almost 300 years after Columbus first set sale. • Spanish ships in the 1400s were generally named after saints; hence, Nina and Pinta are actually nicknames given to the ships by the sailors. • Columbus was assured 10 percent of any wealth he found as well as the rank of nobility and governor over the Americas he was to encounter. Photos and Videos

Think You Know The Real Christopher Columbus? Columbus Day is a national holiday, celebrated with parades and songs. While most Americans know that Columbus sailed the ocean blue, many of the facts surrounding the voyage remain misunderstood. Guest host Tony Cox speaks with historian William Fowler to set the record straight on some of the popular myths surrounding Christopher Columbus and his voyage. Columbus Day is a national holiday, celebrated with parades and songs. While most Americans know that Columbus sailed the ocean blue, many of the facts surrounding the voyage remain misunderstood. Guest host Tony Cox speaks with historian William Fowler to set the record straight on some of the popular myths surrounding Christopher Columbus and his voyage. TONY COX, HOST: I'm Tony Cox, and this is TELL ME MORE from NPR News. Michel Martin is away. Coming up, we go to the West African country of Liberia as the country prepares to head to the polls. Many are watching to see whether the current president and modern Africa's first female head of state will stay in power. That's in just a few moments. But first, today is Columbus Day, a day that schoolchildren across America celebrate the arrival of the man who was credited with discovering our country. But since 1492, we've learned a lot about what really happened. And today, we wanted to do a little myth busting about Christopher Columbus. (SOUNDBITE OF VIDEO, "CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS IS ITS NAME") COX: New York and Chicago will ma...