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    Christopher Columbus - Wikipedia

    Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer and navigator from the Republic of Genoa who completed four Spanish-based voyages across the Atlantic Ocean sponsored by the Catholic Monarchs, opening the way for the widespread European exploration and European colonization of the Americas. His … See more

    Columbus's early life is obscure, but scholars believe he was born in the Republic of Genoa between 25 August and 31 October 1451. His father was Domenico Colombo, a wool weaver who worked in Genoa and See more

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    Between 1492 and 1504, Columbus completed four round-trip voyages between Spain and the Americas, each voyage being … See more

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    Columbus had always claimed that the conversion of non-believers was one reason for his explorations, and he grew increasingly religious … See more

    The figure of Columbus was not ignored in the British colonies during the colonial era: Columbus became a unifying symbol early in the history of the … See more

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    Under the Mongol Empire's hegemony over Asia and the Pax Mongolica, Europeans had long enjoyed a safe land passage on the See more

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    Columbus's remains were first buried at the Chapel of Wonders at the Convent of St. Francis, Valladolid, but were then moved to the See more

    The voyages of Columbus are considered a turning point in human history, marking the beginning of globalization and accompanying … See more

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  3. Christopher Columbus - Facts, Voyage & Discovery

    WebNov 9, 2009 · Learn about the Italian explorer who stumbled upon the Americas in 1492 and sparked centuries of colonization. Find out about his four voyages, his journal, his enslaved crew and his legacy.