Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer and navigator from the Republic of Genoa who completed four Spanish transatlantic voyages in the name of the Catholic Monarchs, opening the way for the widespread European exploration and colonization of the Americas.

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Who was born first?

• Christopher Columbus was born 1 year before Diogo Cão
• Christopher Columbus was born 1 year after Francisco de Almeida
• Christopher Columbus was born 1 year after Pêro da Covilhã
• Christopher Columbus was born 1 year after Gaspar Corte-Real
• Christopher Columbus was born 1 year after João de Nóvoa

Timeline

1. Francisco de Almeida1450s – March 1, 1510
2. Gaspar Corte-Realcirca 1450 – 1501
3. João de Nóvoa1450 – July 10, 1509
4. Pêro da Covilhãcirca 1450 – 1530
5. Christopher Columbus (this page)1451 – May 20, 1506
6. Diogo Cão1452–1486

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