may 25, 1492 - The discovery 1492

Description:

- Sets out expedition to “New world” funded by Queen Isabella of Spain & husband Ferdinand II

- Receives title “Admiral of the Ocean Sea” in 1492

- starts on August 3 with nina, pinta & Santa Maria

- Lands on Bahamas (Caribbean) on Oct 12, 1492 - Calls region “indies” and island San Salvador”
- Becomes governor&viceroy of indies (1492-99)

- deprived for accusations of tyranny -> Spanish prison 1500

- voyages in sum:
1) 1492
2) 1493
3) 1498
4) 1502 (central America)