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Christopher Columbus (1451-1506), Italian explorer. Based on flawed assumptions of geography, Columbus calculated that a westward route from Europe to Asia would be 3700 kilometres (as opposed to the true 19,600 kilometres). He secured the support of Queen Isabella I of Spain and in 1492 his ships arrived in the Bahamas, Hispaniola and Cuba. He had discovered the Americas, though he thought he had reached Asia. Over a further three voyages he explored the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. Artwork from the tenth volume (second period of 1892) of the French popular science weekly 'La Science Illustree'.
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Why did cristopher Columbus explorer?
Hallejur
How long was Cristopher Columbus a explorer?
12 years
What explorer sailed in the year 1524?
it was cristopher columbus
Which explorer's crew was the first to sail around the world?
Ferdinand Magellan
Which explorer was the first lead a voyage that eventually went around the world?
Cristopher Columbus
HWhat explorer first called America a New World?
i think it was cristopher columbus. i dont really now look in the computer or in the libery
When was Cristopher Unterberger born?
Cristopher Unterberger was born in 1732.
When did Cristopher Unterberger die?
Cristopher Unterberger died in 1798.
What was the first European record of exploration in America?
The first European Explorer was Cristopher Columbus,that was the first recorded one, but probably many Euopeans have reached the Americas.
When did most Italian immigrants come to the US?
not sure what date it was, but it was when cristopher colombus discovered america. he was italian. 763-213-2360 call for a good time =)
Is Marco Polo a Italian explorer?
Yes
Who was North and South America named after?
They were named after the Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci.
