The Voyages of Christopher Columbus 1492-1504

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Simeon Netchev
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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 and history teacher passionate about the human stories behind past events. He believes every image should tell a story and spark interaction, while each map leads on a journey, blending imagination with education.

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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/

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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. 08 Mar 2025.

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