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Christopher Columbus
Discovered the Americas (1492)
Born 1451 🇮🇹 Italy/Spain 1492
🧭 Known For
1
Reached the Americas (12 October 1492) — opened permanent contact between worlds
2
Made four voyages to the Caribbean and Central America
3
Died thinking he had reached Asia; never knew he'd found an unknown continent
Thought he had reached Asia; never knew he'd found a new continent
Quick Facts
Category
🧭 Exploration
Country
🇮🇹 Italy/Spain
Born
1451
Key Year
1492
Achievement
Discovered the Americas (1492)