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Christopher Columbus never actually landed on continental North America. America is named after Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian explorer. (America is the feminized Latin version of Amerigo)
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Who is known as the discoverer of America?
Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492
Who is known the discoverer of America?
Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492
Why is America known as America not Columbus?
Because Chuck Norris' middle name was America.
What was the new land Columbus discovered known as?
America
What lands were not known to Europeans during the time of Columbus?
Columbus and many other countries had discovered and explored many lands. In his search for the Indies Columbus discovered the Bahama Islands, North and South America, and many other lands. Columbus never did find the Indies before his death.
When Christopher Columbus died he was known for?
The man that discovered America
Christopher Columbus where was the places that he explored and what is it called to day?
Christopher Columbus discovered the 'New World' now known as America.
Who were the first europeans to explore north?
In reality, Leif Ericson was the first European to set foot in North America, but it was not known to the rest of Europe that a new world was out there until after Columbus' death.
What is Christopher Columbus known for doing?
he was a explorer that wanted to find the indies but landed in america.
Who discovered North America for England in 1497?
First of all it was 1492, and it was Christapher Columbus. Columbus was European, and traveled what was known of the world at that time with his uncle. Also Columbus was Italian.
When did Columbus fined America?
Columbus discovered America in 1492.
What is the explorer Columbus known for?
Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer and navigator. He was looking for a route to India to help facilitate easier trading. He discovered America.
