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Cristopher Columbus

  • Birth
    Oct 31, 1451

    Birth

    The explorer Christopher Columbus was born in Italy.We don´t know exactly where.Some people say he was born in Genoa.
  • Period: Oct 31, 1451 to May 20, 1506

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  • Father´s death
    Oct 12, 1471

    Father´s death

    When he was twenty years old, his parents died.
  • His brother
    May 9, 1479

    His brother

    In 1479 or 1480 Diego Columbus, his brother, was born.
  • Sailing and trading
    Jun 11, 1482

    Sailing and trading

    Between 1482 and 1485 Columbus traded along the coasts of wast Africa, reaching the Portuguese tradiing post of Elmina at the Guinea Coast.
  • America
    Aug 12, 1492

    America

    In 1492 Christopher Columbus discovered America.The expedition had three ships called ST maria, la Pinta and La niña.There was a person from Lekeitio in one of the ships.
    HIs arrival in America opened the way to sad to Europe food that were grown on the land.
  • Death
    May 20, 1506

    Death

    On 20th May 1506 he died in Valladlid.