Christopher Columbus was a 15th century Genoese explorer born in 1451 who had a lifelong passion for navigation and science. He dreamed of finding a western route to Asia by sailing across the Atlantic Ocean, believing the Earth was round despite the prevailing idea that the ocean was too vast. After spending over a decade seeking funding, Columbus convinced Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain to back his expedition. In 1492, he set sail from Spain with three ships and 90 men, landing in the Bahamas on October 12th believing he had reached Asia, though it was actually the Americas. Columbus made three additional voyages of exploration and trade before his death in 1506, though he never realized that he had in fact discovered

1. Christopher Columbus :
Genius of the Sea
Ratsimanohatra Fenitra

2. The life of a genius
Born October 1451, in Republic of Genoa
(Italia)
Early life : Mariner and trader (1465-1476)
 Passion for navigation and science
Influence and model : Marco Polo,
Book of the Marvels of the
World

3. A Dream as big as his genius
• 1481 : Idea  travel to Asia through Atlantic Ocean
Indeed, the earth is round !!
The aim : cheaper and safer way to Asia

4. Genius or Madness ???
• Risking project
Atlantic Ocean = unknown water
Glory and money
Shame and death
Expensive project

5. The art of Seduction
During a decade, look for money and support
Try to seduce Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain
His weapons : his charisma, his ability to speak and to trade

6. First travel
3 August 1992 : Departure from Palos de la Frontera, with 3
ships and 90 crew members
La pinta La Santa Maria La Nina

7. The 12th October : landed on what he thinks to be Japan
Reality : It’s Cuba
Friendly relationships with « japanese »

8. Made 3 other big expeditions… before his death the 20th Mai
1506
Died without realizing he discovers more than another way
to Asia… but made something bigger than his will
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