The Voyages of Christopher Columbus 1492-1504

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Simeon Netchev
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published on 24 September 2021
The Voyages of Christopher Columbus 1492-1504

A map illustrating the four voyages to the Americas of Christopher Columbus, a Genovese by origin, sailing under the flag of Spain. Although his intended mission was to discover a westward trade route to India, China, Japan, and the Spice Islands, and he only landed on the mainland of the Americas during his final trip, his voyages had an enormous impact on world history. They started the so-called "Age of Discovery" and European colonialism.

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Simeon Netchev
Simeon is a freelance visual designer with a deep interest in the human side of history. He believes that every image should be an interaction, a commentary, and a narrative, and every map should lead on an exciting journey of exploration and discovery.

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APA Style

Netchev, S. (2021, September 24). The Voyages of Christopher Columbus 1492-1504. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/14653/the-voyages-of-christopher-columbus-1492-1504/

Chicago Style

Netchev, Simeon. "The Voyages of Christopher Columbus 1492-1504." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified September 24, 2021. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/14653/the-voyages-of-christopher-columbus-1492-1504/.

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Netchev, Simeon. "The Voyages of Christopher Columbus 1492-1504." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 24 Sep 2021. Web. 19 May 2022.

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