Christopher Columbus was born between August 26 and October 31, 1451 on the island of Corsica in the Genoa Republic. Education the future discoverer received at the University of Pavia.
A brief biography of Columbus did not retain the exact evidence of his first voyages, but it is known that in the 1470s he performed sea expeditions with trade purposes. Even then, Columbus had the idea of traveling to India through the west. The navigator repeatedly asked the rulers of European countries to help him organize an expedition - to King Joao II, Duke of Medina Seli, King Henry VII and others. Only in 1492 the journey of Columbus was approved by the Spanish rulers, above all, Queen Isabella. He was given the title of "Don", promises of remuneration in case of a successful project.
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