1493 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
|---|---|
| Centuries: | 14th century – 15th century – 16th century |
| Decades: | 1460s 1470s 1480s – 1490s – 1500s 1510s 1520s |
| Years: | 1490 1491 1492 – 1493 – 1494 1495 1496 |
The year 1493 was a time of exciting discoveries and important events around the world. It was a year when famous explorers continued their journeys and new maps were made. Let's take a look at some of the key things that happened during this year.
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The Year 1493: A Look Back
The late 1400s were a period of great change, especially with European explorers sailing to new lands. In 1493, many events shaped history, from voyages across the ocean to fires in big cities and important books being printed.
Christopher Columbus's Journeys
One of the most famous explorers of this time was Christopher Columbus. He made several trips across the Atlantic Ocean, exploring parts of the Americas.
Leaving the New World
On January 4, 1493, Christopher Columbus left the "New World." This was after his first big trip where he had explored islands in the Caribbean Sea. He was heading back to Europe to share news of his discoveries.
Returning to Spain
After a long journey across the ocean, Christopher Columbus finally returned to Spain on March 15, 1493. This marked the end of his first historic voyage to the Americas. He brought back stories and items from the lands he had found.
Discovering Puerto Rico
Later in the year, on November 19, 1493, Christopher Columbus went ashore on an island he had seen just the day before. He named this island San Juan Bautista. Today, we know this island as Puerto Rico. This was part of his second voyage to the Americas.
Other Important Events of 1493
Besides Columbus's travels, other significant things happened in different parts of the world during 1493.
The Great Fire of Moscow
On July 28, 1493, a very large fire broke out in the city of Moscow. Fires were common in cities back then, as many buildings were made of wood. This fire caused a lot of damage to the city.
The Battle of Krbava Field
On September 9, 1493, a battle took place called the Battle of Krbava field. This fight was between Croatian nobles who were defending their land and invading forces from the Ottoman Turks. It was an important conflict in the history of that region.
A Famous Book is Published
On December 23, 1493, an important book was published. It was Georg Alt's German translation of the Nuremberg Chronicle by Hartmann Schedel. This book was one of the most famous printed books of its time. It contained many illustrations and a map of the world, showing what people knew about geography back then.
Images for kids
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Hartmann Schedel's 1493 map of the world, from the Nuremberg Chronicle
See also
In Spanish: 1493 para niños
