Historical Events tagged with "discovery"

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Exploration & Discovery

Columbus Departs La Gomera for the New World

September 6th, 1492 532 years ago

Christopher Columbus set sail from La Gomera, marking the beginning of his historic journey across the Atlantic. This departure involved three ships: the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa María. After extensive preparations and delays, Columbus left the Canary Islands to seek a westward route to Asia. The Canaries served as a crucial last stop for provisioning before venturing into the uncharted waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

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Exploration & Discovery

Christopher Columbus' Arrival in Canary Islands

August 12th, 1492 532 years ago

Christopher Columbus reached the Canary Islands on his first voyage to the New World, making a stop at this crucial waypoint. Columbus, sailing under the auspices of the Spanish Crown, sought a westward route to Asia. The islands served as a replenishing station for food and supplies before he continued his journey. During this stop, Columbus interacted with local inhabitants and prepared his ships for the daring voyage ahead into uncharted waters.

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Exploration & Discovery

Columbus Proposes Westward Route to Queen Isabella

May 1st, 1486 538 years ago

Christopher Columbus presented his ambitious plans to Queen Isabella I of Castile, advocating for a westward voyage to find a new route to the Indies. This meeting was pivotal in altering the course of European exploration. Isabella listened to Columbus’s arguments that a westward route would be shorter and potentially more profitable than the existing eastern passages. Columbus sought royal patronage to fund the expedition, which would lay the groundwork for the Age of Discovery.

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Diogo Cão Discovers Mouth of Congo River

July 6th, 1484 540 years ago

In 1484, Portuguese sea captain Diogo Cão reached the mouth of the Congo River during his exploratory expeditions along the west coast of Africa. This significant discovery provided essential geographical knowledge for European navigation and trade, as it opened new routes to the interior of Africa. Cão's journey, part of Portugal's efforts to expand its maritime exploration, showcased the age of discovery and the desire for new resources and trade routes.

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