Christopher Columbus By EPBAILEY Oct 7, 1451 Columbus was born in Genoa The day Christopher was born Period: Oct 7, 1451 to May 20, 1506 Christopher Columbus 1476 Ship attacked by enemies 1478 Columbus Marries Columbus marries his wife after landing in Portugal Aug 23, 1500 Francis de bobadilla arrived in hispaniola Mar 3, 1502 he was back at sea