Christopher Columbus

About Christopher Columbus

Birth Day: October 31, 1451
Birth Place: Genoa, Italy

Christopher Columbus

Christopher Columbus was born on October 31, 1451 in Genoa, Italy. Italian explorer and navigator who, sponsored by the Spanish crown, set out to claim the East Indies. His voyages resulted in Spanish colonization of the American continent, also known as the New World.
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As per our current Database, Christopher Columbus has been died on May 20, 1506 (age 54).

🎂 Christopher Columbus - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

When Christopher Columbus die, Christopher Columbus was 54 years old.

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Occupation Explorer
Age 54 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born October 31, 1451 (Genoa, Italy)
Birthday October 31
Town/City Genoa, Italy
Nationality Italy

🌙 Zodiac

Christopher Columbus’s zodiac sign is Scorpio. According to astrologers, Scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. They are determined and decisive, and will research until they find out the truth. Scorpio is a great leader, always aware of the situation and also features prominently in resourcefulness. Scorpio is a Water sign and lives to experience and express emotions. Although emotions are very important for Scorpio, they manifest them differently than other water signs. In any case, you can be sure that the Scorpio will keep your secrets, whatever they may be.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Christopher Columbus was born in the Year of the Goat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Goat enjoy being alone in their thoughts. They’re creative, thinkers, wanderers, unorganized, high-strung and insecure, and can be anxiety-ridden. They need lots of love, support and reassurance. Appearance is important too. Compatible with Pig or Rabbit.

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About

Italian Explorer and navigator who, sponsored by the Spanish crown, set out to claim the East Indies. His voyages resulted in Spanish colonization of the American continent, also known as the New World.

Before Fame

He worked as an apprentice of a Business agent for prominent Genoan families.

Trivia

Although he was not the first European Explorer to reach the Americas, his voyage initiated Spain's colonization on October 12, 1492.

Family Life

He married the daughter of the Porto Santo governor Filipa Moniz Perestrelo in 1479. He had two sons named Diego and Ferdinand Columbus.

Associated With

His four voyages in search of the East Indies were partially inspired by the writings of Marco Polo.

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