Columbus promised to find a route to China and India from the West, but ended up discovering America instead.
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Columbus promised to find a route to China and India from the West, but ended up discovering America instead.
Christopher Columbus asked Queen Isabella for money and ships. He needed funding to try out his idea of a new route around the world.
Queen Isabella of Spain. And her husband, King Ferdinand, of course.
Queen Isabella and king Ferdinand.
Queen Isabella
Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand from Spain sponsored Christopher Columbus. He was from Genoa, Spain.
Columbus voyages were funded by king Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain