Henry I of Castile

Decent Essays
Improved Essays
Superior Essays
Great Essays
Brilliant Essays
    Page 2 of 9 - About 81 Essays
  • Decent Essays

    explorers. His name is Henry Hudson, he started around the same time of many other explores. That time period was called The Age Of Discovery also known as The Age Of Exploration. Henry Hudson was trusted by two different sponsors. Henry Hudson went on more than two voyages though.Hudson had many more expeditions with his own crew then he did with someone else running the ship. Before we go into the exploration of Henry Hudson let's talk about his life before exploring. Henry Hudson was…

    • 505 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Decent Essays

    Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa in 1451. He was a Roman Catholic and wanted to spread Christianity on his travels. He had two children Diego & Fernando. He was a maritime explorer who undertook 4 voyages across the Atlantic Ocean. He need someone to support his voyage, first he went to the king of Portugal, however he refused, as he was more interested in finding a route to Asia via Africa. He then went to Spain and after a long wait, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella agreed to…

    • 378 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Isabella of Castile was put into a position where she ruled with more power than her husband. This in the fifteenth century was uncommon, but she did so with grace. Isabella of Castile: The First Renaissance Queen describes the time that she held the throne with her husband Ferdinand of Aragon. It describes the struggles of war and the challenges that were met. Nancy Rubin Stuart describes these events with much enthusiasm and accuracy. From the Spanish inquisition to the voyages of Columbus.…

    • 510 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Superior Essays

    Christopher Columbus Christopher Columbus was born in the Republic of Genoa, Italy in 1451. He was known for his mystery and controversy also his bravery. Columbus was said to be the oldest of five children who came from a poor and barren family. Those who knew him while he attended the University of Pavia said he was a good observer and was very well read. Columbus was known for his voyages at sea and his ability to make maps. Much credit was given to him for opening up the Americans to the…

    • 1010 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Superior Essays
  • Decent Essays

    Columbus’ voyage Christopher Columbus was one of the greatest sailors to ever walk on this planet. Heck, he even has his own holiday, and he did something that no one else thought he could do. Christopher Columbus is an Italian sailor from Genoa, Italy. He wanted to do one thing, and that was to reach Asia by sailing west. Everyone just laughed at him. They thought that was ridiculous because everyone said that the world was flat and deep down in the sea that there were sea monsters. So…

    • 350 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Decent Essays

    Giovanni da Verrazzano Giovanni da Verrazzano was born in 1485, near Greve in Chianti, Italy. He set out his life at a young age with endless adventures until endless became “End.” He was a settled fine man with plenty of knowledge as he made himself seem. King Francis the first set him out on an exploration of the new lands. On his first voyage sent by King Francis he discovered the new york harbor. Today there is a bridge named after him. On his first expedition he had convinced the king of…

    • 507 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Improved Essays

    Christopher Columbus was born in Genoe, now known as Italy, in 1451. His father, Domenico Colombo, was a poor weaver. Columbus had three brothers and one sister. Although, very little is known about Columbus’ childhood, it is apparent that he was well-educated as he was able to speak several languages and had knowledge in classical literature.Columbus’ third voyage took more of a southern route, as he was looking for China. He came across Trinidad and Tobago, Margarita, and Grenada in July 31st,…

    • 323 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Decent Essays

    King Ferdinand Essay

    • 438 Words
    • 2 Pages

    doors for both realms. They had five children total, four girls and one boy. All of them got a chance to be King, or Queen of Aragon, Asterais,or Portugal. Queen Isabella was born in April, on the 22 of 1451. Before she became queen her half brother, Henry IV of castle. He was the power holder of the kingdom. She was then declared queen in 1474, After her brothers' death. She also had a brother by the name of Alfonso prince of Astruis. King Ferdinand II, called the catholic the owner/…

    • 438 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Decent Essays
  • Improved Essays

    This document is a letter written by Christopher Columbus, who was an Italian sailor and map maker. Columbus believed strongly in his belief that it would be easier to sail westward to Asia instead of going around the southern tip of Africa, with this came his plan to sail to the East Indies. Many experts knew that his calculations were off, making his plan referred to as a “crazy scheme.” First being rejected by the Portuguese who had already gained access to African goods, Columbus took his…

    • 487 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Improved Essays

    “In fourteen ninety-two Columbus sailed the ocean blue”. This phrase is taught by elementary school teachers around the world. Christopher Columbus is said to be a world renowned hero, but is he really? Today the question is, Christopher Columbus, world hero or dark minded villain? In 1451 a soon to be hero was born unto the world in genoa Italy. Christopher Columbus the eldest son of Christian family father Domenico Columbo, and wool worker and merchant mother Susanna Fantanarossa.…

    • 618 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Improved Essays
  • Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9