Christopher Columbus
Fire the "Christopher Columbus" event in Europa Universalis IV with the console command event tutorial.4.
Christopher Columbus
Country eventTriggered only
Fire this event with the event command and the event ID tutorial.4.
What happens
Explorer Christopher Columbus made two attempts in 1485 and 1488 to convince the King of Portugal, John III, to finance an expedition to try and find a western route to the Orient. After being rejected the second time, Columbus turned his efforts towards the Spanish Crown. Backed up by Italian investors, Columbus finally managed to convince King Ferdinand to agree to the expedition. In August 1492, after having been made 'Admiral of the Seas' and promised a share of the profits, Columbus finally set sail.
Player choices
When this event fires, Christopher Columbus presents these options:
- Set sail!