Christopher Columbus by Mia 30th October 1451 – 20th may 1506 [Aged 55]

About Columbus Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer, navigator, and colonizer, born in the Republic of Genoa (Italy) he completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean that led to general European awareness of the American continents. Columbus called the inhabitants of the lands he visited Indios (Spanish for "Indians").

Where did Columbus come from? Columbus came from Italy! Italy's capital and largest city, Rome, was for centuries been the leading political and religious centre of Western civilisation, serving as the capital of both the Roman Empire and Christianity.

What did he do? Columbus sailed across the Atlantic ocean and although he was not the first to do it, after he sailed across the Atlantic ocean Europe stayed in contact with America!

Christopher Columbus This is a picture of Christopher Columbus. He is holding a Scientific instrument. Behind him you can see his ship.