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Christopher Columbus is often referred to as the "Discoverer" because his voyages in 1492 marked the beginning of sustained European exploration and colonization of the Americas. Although he did not discover the continent itself—since it was already inhabited by Indigenous peoples—his expeditions opened the door for widespread awareness and interaction between Europe and the New World. This label reflects the historical significance of his journeys, despite the complexities and consequences that followed for native populations.

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