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The Columbian Exchange was named after Christopher Columbus.
Christopher Columbus (October 30, 1451? - 20 May 1506) was an explorer and trader who first crossed the Atlantic Ocean and reached the Americas in 1492, sailing under the flag of the Kingdom of Castile.
Columbus "discovered" North America, But he was not the first one; vikings were the first. Columbus was the second, and he believed that he could find India by sailing westward. So in effect, what Columbus did was provide an awareness of the new continent to Europeans, who soon after began to colonize the land.
christopher columbus started in europe and ended in north america
The First Voyage of Christopher Columbus: Having convinced the King and Queen of Spain to finance his voyage, Christopher Columbus departed mainla.
He started sailing at 14.
Christopher Columbus
1492 from Spain and landed on Hispaniola in 32 days sailing.
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Christopher Columbus, sailing for Spain, explored the Island of Hispaniola. He was the first European to reach that island in October of 1492.
The Vikings from Sweden, were probably the first. Christopher Columbus sailing for Spain is given the credit for officially being the first.
Christopher Columbus.
The Columbian Exchange was named after Christopher Columbus.
Diego Colon was the first son of Christopher Columbus.
was the leader of the first European expedition that attempted to find a new trade route to Asia bi sailing West from Europe.
He first became a sailor at age fourteen and during his sailing years saw many things that inspired him to be a sailor
Christopher Columbus (October 30, 1451? - 20 May 1506) was an explorer and trader who first crossed the Atlantic Ocean and reached the Americas in 1492, sailing under the flag of the Kingdom of Castile.