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- Birth nameCristophorus Columbus
- Height6′ (1.83 m)
- Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer and navigator who completed four Spanish-based voyages across the Atlantic Ocean sponsored by the Catholic Monarchs of Spain, opening the way for the widespread European exploration and colonization of the Americas. His expeditions were the first known European contact with the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Bonitao
- Columbus Day was named after him.
- Made four voyages to the New World, but never actually saw the mainland of the United States. He also went to his grave believing he had reached Asia.
- [on Cuba] This is the most beautiful land ever seen by human eyes.
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