He founded the New World totally by accident.
Yes, he inspired other explorers.
I think it was Vespucci
Marco Polo's travels influenced mapmakers and inspired Christopher Columbus, among many other explorers.
Ferdinand Magellan was the first to circumnavigate the world. Christopher Columbus discovered the West Indies. Who is more important is entirely your opinion. However, people recognize Christopher Columbus more the Magellan typically.
he was the first explorer to have a written record of his journey
Other European countries sent explorers to claim land in the New World.
Other European countries sent explorers to claim land in the New World.
Other European countries sent explorers to claim land in the New World.
Did Christopher Columbus take other voyages ,how many,where did he go
One could argue that all discovery is good, but at the same time, Columbus and other explorers brought diseases to north America that nearly wiped out the natives there. This is subjective.
Columbus,Ohio was named in honor of Christopher Columbus..Other towns as well.
Christopher Columbus had two children. His oldest son was named Diego Columbus and his other son was named Ferdinand Columbus.