and aunt in 1478, the children were raised by their closest surviving relative, Rodrigo Enriquez de Arana.

Christopher Columbus met Beatriz Enríquez de Arana sometime in 1487 while seeking support from the Catholic monarchs for his discovery project. On August 15, 1488, Beatriz gave birth to Ferdinand Columbus. That same year, Columbus sent his older son, Diego Columbus, to Córdoba to be raised by Beatriz and her family. Columbus was busy advocating for his proposed voyage and spent little time with his family. In 1494 both boys were