Did you know Columbus was of Jewish ancestry? One reason for the boat ride was Jewish persecution going on in Europe.
Reuters reports that approximately 300,000 Jews resided in Spain before the "Reyes Catolicos," Catholic monarchs Isabella and Ferdinand, compelled Jews and Muslims to convert or face exile. The expulsion of Jews from Spain took place in 1492, the same year as Columbus' famed first voyage.
Did you know Columbus was of Jewish ancestry? One reason for the boat ride was Jewish persecution going on in Europe.
Reuters reports that approximately 300,000 Jews resided in Spain before the "Reyes Catolicos," Catholic monarchs Isabella and Ferdinand, compelled Jews and Muslims to convert or face exile. The expulsion of Jews from Spain took place in 1492, the same year as Columbus' famed first voyage.
God works in mysterious ways!
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