Rafael cordero santiago biography of christopher columbus

Columbus is one of the most important persons in history, dividing history as the Pre-Columbian and the Columbian era. Columbus was a visionary, a man who challenged his times. He discovered America, the New World, in 1492.

Name: Columbus’ original name is Cristoforo Colombo.

He changed his name into Spanish as Cristóbal Colón. “Christopher Columbus” is the anglicized name.

Rafael cordero santiago biography of christopher columbus

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Parents: Columbus’ parents were Domenico Colombo, a wool weaver, and Susanna Fontanarossa. [2] 

Columbus’ Siblings: Bartholomew Columbus, Giovanni Pellegrino (who died young), Giacomo Columbus, better known as Diego, and one sister named Bianchinetta Columbus.

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Birth: Columbus was born between August 25 and the end of October 1451, in Genoa, Italy. [4]

Death: Columbus died on May 20, 1506, in Valladolid, Spain, age c.

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Spouse (s): Columbus was married to Filipa Moniz Perestrelo around 1479 until her death in Portugal. [6] Beatriz Enríquez de Arana becam