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Famed Italian explorer Christopher Columbus discovered the "New World" of the Americas on an expedition sponsored by King Ferdinand of Spain in 1492..

Christopher Columbus | Biography

Italian Explorer and Navigator

Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer who made historical voyages across the Atlantic, mistakenly discovering the Americas in 1492.


Who is Christopher Columbus?

Christopher Columbus, known as Cristoforo Colombo in his native Italy, was a pivotal figure in the Age of Exploration.

Born around 1451 in Genoa, Italy, he developed a passion for sailing and mapmaking early in life, which led him to embark on an ambitious quest to find a new trade route to Asia by sailing westward across the Atlantic Ocean.

In 1492, with the backing of the Spanish monarchy, Columbus set sail from Spain with three ships: the Santa Maria, the Pinta, and the NiƱa.

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  • Famed Italian explorer Christopher Columbus discovered the "New World" of the Americas on an expedition sponsored by King Ferdinand of Spain in 1492.
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  • Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy to Domenico Colombo and Susanna Fontanarossa.
  • His journey led to the "discovery" of the Americas, although he believed he had reached Asia.

    Between 1492 and 1504, Columbus made four voyages to the Caribbean and South America, claiming various territories for Spain.

    Despite his intention to find a shorter route