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  1. Bartholomew Columbus (Genoese: Bertomê Corombo; Portuguese: Bartolomeu Colombo; Spanish: Bartolomé Colón; Italian: Bartolomeo Colombo; c. 1461 – 12 August 1515) was an Italian explorer from the Republic of Genoa and the younger brother of Christopher Columbus.

  2. Bartholomew Columbus (born 15th century, Genoa [Italy]—died 1514/15, Santo Domingo, Hispaniola [now Dominican Republic]) was an Italian explorer, brother of Christopher Columbus, accomplished cartographer and cosmographer, and probably collaborator on his brother’s project to sail around the world.

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  3. Learn about Bartholomew Columbus, the brother of Christopher Columbus, who helped him plan and execute his voyages to the Americas. Find out his role as a navigator, governor, and adelantado of the Indies, and his involvement in the rebellion and mutiny of Hispaniola.

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  5. Bartholomew Columbus was a cartographer and navigator who supported his brother Christopher in his voyages to the Americas. He served as governor of Hispaniola, where he faced rebellions, tribute demands, and royal investigations.

  6. Nov 12, 2017 · Learn about the life and achievements of Bartholomew Columbus, the navigator, discoverer and cartographer who accompanied his brother Christobal on his voyages to the New World. Find out how he founded Santo Domingo, fought against natives and rebels, and was arrested and exiled by the Spanish.

  7. Apr 25, 2018 · Santo Domingo is the oldest European city in the Americas, founded in 1498 by Bartholomew Columbus, brother of Christopher. Learn about its history of piracy, French occupation, Haitian domination, and tourism revival.

  8. May 16, 2024 · After surviving a shipwreck off Cape Saint Vincent at the southwestern point of Portugal in 1476, he based himself in Lisbon, together with his brother Bartholomew. Both were employed as chart makers, but Columbus was principally a seagoing entrepreneur.

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