Christoforo is the Italian form of the male given name Christopher, both of which are derived from the Greek Christóphοros, which means "Christ-bearer."
Christoforo Columbo was an Italian sea captain whose exploratory voyages resulted in the discovery of the West Indies by Europeans.
Christoforo Sicinio has written: 'Il pazzo finto'
Christoforo Verucchino has written: 'Essercitii d'anima, raccolti da SS'
Christoforo Zabata has written: 'Ristoro de' viandanti' -- subject(s): Wit and humour
Christoforo Cattan has written: 'Geomance' -- subject(s): Early works to 1800, Astrology
He wasnt interested in finding Asia, he wanted to demonstrate to Christoforo Columbus that what he founded wasnt the Indias, but another continent. Amerigo Vespucci explored Central and South America. Amerigo Vespucci and Christoforo Columbus were both italian exploreres, but didnt get along well . The Americas were named after his name.
Christoforo Armeno has written: 'Perigrinaggio di tre giovani, figliuoli del re di Serendippo'
Christoforo Colombo
Christoforo Colombo
Christoforo Landino
Cristobal Colon
Susanna Fontanarossa was Christopher Columbus' mother.