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  1. Christopher Columbus (1451–1506) was an Italian explorer, colonizer, and navigator. He is remembered as the principal European discoverer of the Americas and he helped bring the Americas to the forefront of the western consciousness.

  2. Jul 19, 2019 · When it comes to Christopher Columbus, most famous of the explorers of the Age of Discovery, it's hard to separate truth from myth, and fact from legend. Here are ten things that maybe you didn't already know about Christopher Columbus and his four legendary voyages.

  3. Nov 11, 2016 · Sail through these interesting Christopher Columbus facts to discover the power & influence of one of the most controversial explorers in all of history.

  4. Oct 26, 2017 · Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) was a Genoese navigator and explorer. In the late 15th century, Columbus believed that it would be possible to reach the lucrative markets of eastern Asia by heading west, instead of the traditional route which went east around Africa.

  5. Apr 24, 2021 · Having convinced the King and Queen of Spain to finance his voyage, Christopher Columbus departed mainland Spain on August 3, 1492. He quickly made port in the Canary Islands for a final restocking and left there on September 6. He was in command of three ships: the Pinta, the Niña, and the Santa María.

  6. Feb 20, 2024 · Christopher Columbus, a renowned explorer, played a pivotal role in reshaping history and the establishment of certain countries. His four significant voyages not only led to the discovery of new land masses, but also initiated Spanish colonization and the establishment of new societies.

  7. Christopher Columbus (also known as (Cristoforo Colombo [Italian]; Cristóbal Colón [Spanish]) was an Italian explorer credited with the “discovery” of the America’s. The purpose for his voyages was to find a passage to Asia by sailing west.