Arthur louis fuller biography of christopher columbus
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Arthur louis fuller biography of christopher columbus
Christopher Columbus
| Spanish traveler, navigator and colonialist. Date of Birth: Country: Spain |
Content:
- Biography of Christopher Columbus
- Early Life and Career
- Explorations and Discoveries
Biography of Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus was a Spanish explorer, navigator, and colonizer.
His story is particularly interesting because his greatest discovery was made completely by accident, as his original goal was something entirely different. Nevertheless, Columbus not only discovered an unknown continent and initiated a new era of exploration, but also immortalized his name.
Early Life and Career
The exact date and place of Columbus' birth are unknown, but he was born somewhere in Genoa between October 31, , and October 30, According to Columbus himself, he first went to sea at the age of In , he became an apprentice and business agent for representatives of wealthy Genoese families.
As part of his duties, he embarked on several voyages at sea, acc