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  1. www.history.com › exploration › christopher-columbusChristopher Columbus ‑ Facts, Voyage & Discovery | HISTORY

    Nov 9, 2009 · The explorer Christopher Columbus made four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean from Spain: in 1492, 1493, 1498 and 1502. His most famous was his first voyage, commanding the ships the Nina, the ...

  2. www.britannica.com › biography › Christopher-ColumbusChristopher Columbus | Biography, Nationality, Voyages, Ships ...

    Sep 24, 2024 · Christopher Columbus, the intrepid Italian explorer, embarked on a historic voyage across the Atlantic in 1492 and opened up new horizons for European exploration and colonization.

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  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Christopher_ColumbusChristopher Columbus - Wikipedia

    From there he went to Vale do Paraíso north of Lisbon to meet King John II of Portugal, who told Columbus that he believed the voyage to be in violation of the 1479 Treaty of Alcáçovas. After spending more than a week in Portugal, Columbus set sail for Spain.

  5. www.biography.com › christopher-columbusChristopher Columbus: Biography, Explorer and Navigator, Holiday

    Oct 9, 2023 · Italian explorer Christopher Columbus discovered the “New World” of the Americas on a 1492 expedition. Learn about his landing spot, route, ships, and more. Search

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  7. www.worldhistory.org › Christopher_ColumbusChristopher Columbus - World History Encyclopedia

    Oct 12, 2020 · Christopher Columbus (l. 1451-1506 CE, also known as Cristoffa Corombo in Ligurian and Cristoforo Colombo in Italian) was a Genoese explorer (identified as Italian) who became famous in his own time as the man who discovered the New World and, since the 19th century CE, is credited with the discovery of North America, specifically the region ...

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  8. www.bbc.co.uk › bitesize › articlesWho was Christopher Columbus? - BBC Bitesize

    What did Christopher Columbus do? Christopher Columbus was a sailor. His first voyage nearly ended in disaster as his ship was attacked and set on fire by pirates.

  9. www.bbc.co.uk › columbus_christopherBBC - History - Christopher Columbus

    Discover facts about Christopher Columbus - 'the man who discovered America'. How did his voyages change the course of world history?