> out occurred at exactly the same time that Columbus sailed for the East (by going west). Which is notable why exactly? Surely both Columbus and his investor

> out occurred at exactly the same time that Columbus sailed for the East (by going west). Which is notable why exactly? Surely both Columbus and his investors were hoping to return. Who would give all that money to a descendant of Jewish converts let alone someone who might have been affected by the expulsion decree directly? Columbus might have had Jewish ancestors a few generations back but I don’t think we can conclude anything else based on these findings. Especially not that he or his parents were actually practicing Jews.