Christopher Columbus - Wikipedia
WEBChristopher Columbus (/ k ə ˈ l ʌ m b ə s /; between 25 August and 31 October 1451 – 20 May 1506) 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 …
Christopher Columbus - Facts, Voyage & Discovery | HISTORY
WEBNov 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 ...
Christopher Columbus | Biography, Nationality, Voyages, Ships, …
WEBMay 16, 2024 · Christopher Columbus. Christopher Columbus (born between August 26 and October 31?, 1451, Genoa [Italy]—died May 20, 1506, Valladolid, Spain) was a master navigator and admiral whose four transatlantic voyages (1492–93, 1493–96, 1498–1500, and 1502–04) opened the way for European exploration, exploitation, and colonization …
Columbus, Ohio - Wikipedia
WEBColumbus (/ k ə ˈ l ʌ m b ə s /, kə-LUM-bəs) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Ohio.With a 2020 census population of 905,748, it is the 14th-most populous city in the U.S., the second-most populous city in the Midwest after Chicago, and the third-most populous U.S. state capital after Phoenix, Arizona and Austin, Texas.Columbus is …
Christopher Columbus - World History Encyclopedia
WEBOct 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 …
Christopher Columbus: Biography, Explorer and Navigator, Holiday
WEBOct 9, 2023 · Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer and navigator. In 1492, he sailed across the Atlantic Ocean from Spain in the Santa Maria, with the Pinta and the Niña ships alongside, hoping to find ...
Experience Columbus | Things To Do, Restaurants & Hotels
WEBShare your experiences in Columbus with us on social by using #yesColumbus. Experience the bold ideas and relentless optimism of Columbus. Plan your visit with listings for restaurants, upcoming events, attractions and places to stay.
Christopher Columbus | Royal Museums Greenwich
WEBExplorer Christopher Columbus (1451–1506) is known for his 1492 ‘discovery’ of the 'new world' of the Americas on board his ship Santa Maria. In actual fact, Columbus did not discover North America. He was the first European to sight the Bahamas archipelago and then the island later named Hispaniola, now split into Haiti and the Dominican ...
BBC - History - Christopher Columbus
WEBChristopher Columbus was born in Genoa between August and October 1451. His father was a weaver and small-time merchant. As a teenager, Christopher went to sea, travelled extensively and ...
Who was Christopher Columbus? - BBC Bitesize
WEBChristopher Columbus was a famous explorer who wanted to reach Asia by sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean. Learn more about his life, voyages and discoveries with Bitesize KS1 History.