Who paid for the trips of Columbus?

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Katrina Carr

27 October, 23:40

Who paid for the trips of Columbus?

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Jax Sampson · Answer 1

Jax Sampson 28 October, 01:09

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The British, or the British King.

Moriah Aguirre · Answer 2

After years of preparation for his first voyage, Columbus did approach - and was turned down by - the kings of Portugal, France, and England for funding, which is probably how this myth originated. In the end, Spain's King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella agreed to finance his journey.