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Christopher Columbus

क्रिस्टोफर कोलम्बस

Italian navigator, explorer, and colonist (1451–1506)

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Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer and navigator from the Republic of Genoa who completed four Spanish transatlantic voyages in the name of the Catholic Monarchs, opening the way for the widespread European exploration and colonization of the Americas. His expeditions were the first known European contact with the Caribbean and Central and South America.

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Born
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Place of birth
Genoa wd
Died
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Place of death
Valladolid wd
Citizenship
Republic of Genoa wd
Occupation
explorer, seafarer, traveler, sailor, inventor wd
Spouse
Beatriz Enríquez de Arana wd

Positions held wd

  • Viceroy of the Indies (17 April 1492 – 20 May 1506)
  • Governor of the Indies (1492–1500)

Questions

When was Christopher Columbus born?
Christopher Columbus was born on 1451 in Genoa.
What positions has Christopher Columbus held?
Positions held by Christopher Columbus include: Viceroy of the Indies (1492–1506); Governor of the Indies (1492–1500).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Christopher Columbus · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikipedia (Nepali): क्रिस्टोफर कोलम्बस · CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Wikidata item Q7322 · CC0 1.0
  4. Image: Portrait of a Man, Said to be Christopher Columbus.jpg by Sebastiano del Piombo (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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"Christopher Columbus". DigiNepal. Last updated 5 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/christopher-columbus. Retrieved 7 November 2026.

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