COLUMBUS, ChrIstopher (1451-1506)
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COLUMBUS, ChrIstopher (1451-1506)
COLUMBUS, ChrIstopher (1451-1506). Sailor at the Catholic Monarchs service, discoverer of America in 1492. Departure of the three caravels from Palos harbour on 3rd August 1492
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1451 1492 1506 Christopher Columbus Departure Discoverer Palos Sailor Aisa Caravels
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This evocative image captures the historic moment of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) and his crew's departure from Palos harbor on August 3, 1492, embarking on a journey that would forever change the course of history. Columbus, a sailor in the service of the Catholic Monarchs of Spain, is depicted here with a determined expression, gazing out at the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean before him. The three caravels, the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa María, are visible in the background, their sails fully hoisted and ready to catch the wind. The importance of this moment cannot be overstated. Columbus' discovery of America in 1492 marked the beginning of European exploration and colonization of the New World. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the courage and determination of Columbus and his crew, who set sail not knowing what lay ahead, but driven by a thirst for knowledge and discovery. Columbus, born in 1451 in the Italian city of Genoa, had spent years seeking the support of various European monarchs to fund his expedition. He finally secured the backing of Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain, who were eager to expand their empire and explore new trade routes. Columbus' voyage not only led to the discovery of the Americas but also paved the way for the exchange of ideas, goods, and people between the Old and New Worlds. Columbus died in 1506, but his legacy continues to shape our understanding of the world and our place in it.
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