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CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
1451 - 1506


Christopher's father was Domenico Colombo. His mother was Susanna Fontanarossa.


The Family of Christopher Columbus

Columbus married Felipa Perestrello e Moniz (result: son Diego) and, after Felipa's death, he joined up with Beatriz Enríquez de Harana of Córdoba (result: son Ferdinand.)

Chris made it four times across the Atlantic.

And here are the maps of his voyages:

World Map 1340 - 1600
ROUTES OF COLUMBUS
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The West Indies and Central America, 1492-1525. Inset: Watling's Island.
Central America 1492-1525

Discovery of North America
North America - Discovery

 

Chris Columbus
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
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