Christopher Columbus

MedievalExplorerItaly1451 — 1506

Christopher Columbus (1451–1506), Italian explorer, led four Spanish-funded voyages across the Atlantic. He reached the Bahamas in 1492, opening the Americas to European colonization and initiating lasting transatlantic contact.

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Born

1451

Died

1506

Country

Italy

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Explorer

Score Overview

Military (10%)22

Political (20%)29

Influence (20%)67

Legacy (20%)72

Leadership (15%)26

Strategy (15%)48

Total Score46.9

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