Although born in Genoa, his career was defined by his service to the Spanish Crown under Queen Isabella I and King Ferdinand II. The Four Voyages
Columbus completed four round-trip voyages between Spain and the Americas: Christopher Columbus
Born between August and October 1451 in the Republic of Genoa (now Italy). Although born in Genoa, his career was defined
His first fleet consisted of the Santa María (a larger carrack) and two smaller caravels, the Pinta and the Niña . Although born in Genoa