The Explorer Network

by Nithya Rajanala

User name: Christopher Columbus

Basic InformationCurrent City: PortugalBirthday: October 31,1451Looking for: riches such as a gold, silk, and spices

Personal InformationActivities: sailingInterests: discoveringFavorite Quote: Gold is the metal of exploration.Positive Character Traits: diligence, leadership

Contact Informationemail: christophercolumbus@santamaria.comCurrent address: christopher columbus drive

Work and AccomplishmentsEmployer: SpainPosition: explorer and captainDescription: find a water route to Asia in the westAccomplishments: 3 voyages and settled in South and Central America

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About Me:My name is Christopher Columbus and I’m trying to find a sea route to Asia. I’ve been to Bahamas, Cuba,Hispaniola,and Gomera in only 3 voyages! I’ve settled in Central and South America, but I had a rough time.

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Friends:Martin PinzonJohn CabotJuan Ponce de LeonVasco Nunez de Balboa

Likes:GoldSpicesGunpowderNew land

“Who are my crew members?” I asked King Ferdinand. “Go find some at jail!” King Ferdinand

screamed. It was April 17,1492 and I was on my way to jail. My brother and I walked inside and boy I

wish I could pick some other crew members than them. But I grabbed a few hopped on board and set

sail.

Days and nights we searched for land. When mybrother saw land he screamed “ Land Ahoy!” so

loud that I thought my ear would pop out.When we landed at Jamestown on October

8,1492 I claimed the land for us Spanish settlers.

On January 6,1493 I screamed “Ship!” in my brother’s ear. “What!” my brother mumbled. “Ship!” I

thundered. This time extremely mad. We waved to the people on the ship and said a

Quick “Hi!”