Columbus

Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy on August 25th 1451, and he died in Valladolid Spain on May 20th 1506. His life is filled with mystery and controversy. Even though there has been controversy about his birth date and this birthplace, the historians have narrowed it down to this date and place. His childhood is another mystery. It is said that Columbus was the oldest of five children to poor “wool weavers”. His son has stated …

…of his crew. After losing another ship during bad weather he landed in Jamaica because the remaining two ships were to damage to be sailed. By the time they were rescued there were only 100 survivors. Columbus tired and suffering from illness returned to Spain in November 1504. He spent the rest of his life pursuing legal claims against the Spanish Crown for promises not given to him. He than later died in Valladolid on May 20th 1506.