Christopher Columbus
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Christopher Columbus
Summary
Christopher Columbus is a human[1]. Born in Genoa[2], he… he was born on 1451[3]. He passed away in Valladolid[4]. He died on May 20, 1506[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], seafarer[7], traveler[8], sailor[9], and inventor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.094% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48,709 views/month, #940 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Genoa[2], Christopher Columbus…
- Christopher Columbus died in Valladolid[4].
- Christopher Columbus was born on 1451[3].
- Christopher Columbus was born on 1450[12].
- Christopher Columbus was born on October 31, 1451[13].
- Christopher Columbus was born on September 1, 1451[14].
- Christopher Columbus was born on 1451[15].
- Christopher Columbus was born on 1451[16].
- Christopher Columbus died on May 20, 1506[5].
- Christopher Columbus died on May 19, 1506[17].
- Christopher Columbus died on May 21, 1506[18].
- Burial took place at Seville Cathedral[19].
- Christopher Columbus's father was Domenico Colombo[20].
- Christopher Columbus's mother was Susanna Fontanarossa[21].
- Christopher Columbus was married to Filipa Moniz Perestrelo[22].
- A child of Christopher Columbus was Ferdinand Columbus[23].
- A child of Christopher Columbus was Diego Columbus[24].
- Christopher Columbus held citizenship in Republic of Genoa[25].
- Christopher Columbus's professions included explorer[6].
- Christopher Columbus's professions included seafarer[7].
- Christopher Columbus's professions included traveler[8].
- Christopher Columbus's professions included sailor[9].
- Christopher Columbus worked as an inventor[10].
- Christopher Columbus's field of work was sea shipping[26].
- Christopher Columbus's field of work was marine transportation[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa[2]. Recorded date of birth include 1451[3], 1450[12], October 31, 1451[13], and September 1, 1451[14]. His father was Domenico Colombo[20]. His mother was Susanna Fontanarossa[21].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include explorer[6], seafarer[7], traveler[8], sailor[9], and inventor[10]. Fields of work include sea shipping[26], a mode of transport[28]; marine transportation[27]; and seamanship[29], a skill[30]. Positions held include Governor of the Indies[31] and Viceroy of the Indies[32].
Personal Life
Christopher Columbus was married to Filipa Moniz Perestrelo[22]. Children include Ferdinand Columbus[23], an explorer[33], 1488–1539[34], of Spain[35] and Diego Columbus[24], a governor[36], 1479–1527[37], of Spain[38]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[39].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include May 20, 1506[5], May 19, 1506[17], and May 21, 1506[18]. Christopher Columbus died in Valladolid[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[40]. He is buried at Seville Cathedral[19].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Christopher Columbus include Columbus[41], Columbia[42], Columbus Day[43], Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport[44], Colón Theater[45], Colón Cemetery, Havana[46], Columbia County[47], and Order of him[48].
Why It Matters
Christopher Columbus ranks in the top 0.094% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48,709 views/month, #940 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 56 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
He is credited with the discovery of San Salvador Island[51], an island[52], in The Bahamas[53]; Redonda[54], an island[55], in Antigua and Barbuda[56], founded in 1967[57]; Paria Peninsula[58], a peninsula[59], in Venezuela[60]; Beata Island[61], an island[62], in Dominican Republic[63]; Jost Van Dyke[64], an island[65], in United Kingdom[66]; and Americas[67], a supercontinent[68]. Works attributed to him include Book of Prophecies[69], he' journal[70], and Columbus Letter on the First Voyage[71]. Entities named for him include Columbus[41], Columbia[42], Columbus Day[43], Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport[44], Colón Theater[45], and Colón Cemetery, Havana[46].
FAQs
Where was Christopher Columbus born?
Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa[2].
Where did Christopher Columbus die?
Christopher Columbus passed away in Valladolid[4].
Who were Christopher Columbus's parents?
Christopher Columbus's father was Domenico Colombo[20]. Christopher Columbus's mother was Susanna Fontanarossa[21].
Who was Christopher Columbus married to?
Christopher Columbus's spouses include Filipa Moniz Perestrelo[22].
What did Christopher Columbus do for work?
Christopher Columbus worked as explorer[6], seafarer[7], traveler[8], sailor[9], and inventor[10].
What did Christopher Columbus discover?
Christopher Columbus is credited as discoverer of San Salvador Island[51], Redonda[54], Paria Peninsula[58], and Beata Island[61].