Joanna of Castile

Born on August 13,1593, Henry Hudson, was considered one the most famous explorers. Henry Hudson made four voyages in his career. The first voyage began in May of 1607 and ended in September of that year. The Muscovy Company, out of England, hired Hudson to find a northern route to Asia. The voyage began in England. He sailed on a small, three-masted ship that was named Hopewell. As he was trying to find a northern route to Asia, he was stopped by the Great Barrier Reef. Hudson was forced to…

Italy. Before he became the king of Aragon, he married Isabella I in 1469. She was the future queen of Castile, and Ferdinand was the future king of Aragon. In 1474, Isabella inherited the throne of Castile. John II died in 1479, and Ferdinand II then rose to the throne of Aragon. This personal union established by the marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella united the kingdoms or Aragon and Castile, creating the modern nation of Spain. The two monarchs ruled Spain together and greatly influenced…

During the age of voyage, many captains and sailors traveled to the new continent with the support from the rich merchant or a royalty. The captains would then report important factors about the new continent to his sponsor through his letters. The Letters written by Christopher Columbus and Second Letter to The Spanish Crown written by Hernan Cortes are the two examples of successful letters that are written during the age. The two authors share the numbers of affinities in their letters, which…

The Stockbridge Cup, 1870 British, London The second piece is dish designed by Henry Hugh Armstead (British, London 1828–1905 London). For firm of Hancock and Co., London, England. The material of this dish is silver and parcel gilt. The diameter is 28 1/4 in. (71.8 cm)This dish is metal work silver. Also, it is gift of Margaret A. Darrin, 1990. This large dish was the prize winner of the Stockbridge race, run every year, with a silver "cup" for the owner of the winning…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

Jews out of Spain. People who did not agree and went against their choices, were tortured and possibly killed. Ferdinand of Aragon was born on March 10, 1452. He was called “Ferdinand of Aragon” because he was the King of Aragon and King of Castile from 1479. He was the son of John II of Aragon and Juana Enrìquez. Both of his parents were of Castilian origin. John II really wanted…

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…