GREAT EXPLORERS!
Christopher Columbus (b. 1451 - d. 1506) - After securing support from the Spanish monarchs, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, was the first to explore uncharted seas to the west. In four voyages, discovered the Bahamas, Hispaniola, Cuba, Dominica, Guadeloupe, Jamaica, Central America, and South America. Sought passage to the Orient by going west. more
Kublai Khan (b. 1215 - d. 1294) - One of four grandsons of Genghis Khan. He inherited the eastern kingdom. After his grandfather, he was one of the greatest of all Khans. His rule lasted
from 1260 until his death in1254.
Ferdinand Magellan (b. 1480 - d. 1521) - Portuguese explorer who led the first circumnavigation of the earth by sea for Spain. He discovered the Strait of Magellan. He was killed in the Philippines in 1521 and his voyage was completed by Sebastian del Cano (or Elcano). moreFrom: http://www.mariner.org/educationalad/ageofex/biographies.php
Kublai Khan (b. 1215 - d. 1294) - One of four grandsons of Genghis Khan. He inherited the eastern kingdom. After his grandfather, he was one of the greatest of all Khans. His rule lasted
from 1260 until his death in1254.
Ferdinand Magellan (b. 1480 - d. 1521) - Portuguese explorer who led the first circumnavigation of the earth by sea for Spain. He discovered the Strait of Magellan. He was killed in the Philippines in 1521 and his voyage was completed by Sebastian del Cano (or Elcano). moreFrom: http://www.mariner.org/educationalad/ageofex/biographies.php
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