Christopher Columbus

Italian explorer of the Americas

Christopher Columbus - Explorers & Adventurers born 1451
Born

1451
575 years ago

Died
Category

Explorers & Adventurers

Country

Italy

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An Italian explorer completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean. These expeditions, sponsored by the Spanish monarchy, opened the way for the widespread European exploration and colonization of the Americas. Columbus first landed in the Bahamas in 1492 and later explored parts of the Caribbean. The voyages marked the beginning of centuries of transatlantic colonization.

Completed four voyages across the Atlantic

Discovered the Bahamas in 1492

Established Spanish claims in the New World

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