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Christopher Columbus reaches the Leeward Islands.
On his second voyage to the New World in 1493, Christopher Columbus sighted and reached the Leeward Islands, expanding European knowledge of the Caribbean.
Departing Spain with a larger fleet to explore unknown western seas, Columbus aimed to find new lands and trade routes. On November 4, 1493, his expedition reached the Leeward Islands, part of the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean. This discovery added several islands to European maps and opened new opportunities for colonization and resource exploitation. Columbus documented the indigenous peoples, flora, and fauna, fueling interest in transatlantic ventures. His reports of fertile lands and friendly inhabitants prompted further Spanish expeditions. The arrival in the Leeward Islands marked a significant step in the European exploration and eventual settlement of the Americas.
1493
Christopher Columbus
Leeward Islands