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Cristof Columbus (Spanish: Cristóbal Colón, Italian: Cristoforo Colombo) was an Italian sailor, explorer and discoverer by trade, who is best known for his transatlantic voyages that opened the way to a new continent, America.

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1. Date and place of birth: Christopher Columbus was probably born between August 25 and October 31, 1451 in Genoa, in the Republic of Genoa, which is now in Italy.
2. Journeys of Discovery: Columbus made four major voyages of discovery that had a major impact on European understanding of world geography and led to the discovery of new lands. The first voyage, made in 1492 under the flag of the Spanish Kingdoms, led to the discovery of the Bahamas in the Atlantic Ocean.
3. Discovering America: On October 12, 1492, Columbus reached the Island of San Salvador, which is considered the symbolic moment of the discovery of America. His voyages helped establish contact between the Old and New Worlds.
4. Supporting monarchs: Columbus received support from Queen Isabella of Castile and King Ferdinand of Aragon, who funded his expeditions in hopes of finding new trade routes to the Indies.
5. Navigation skills: Columbus was an excellent navigator and captain, but he had a misconception about the size of the Earth. He believed that the route to India through the west was much shorter than it actually was, which affected his travel plans.
6. Controversy: Although Columbus is often seen as an explorer, he has been criticized in many circles for his atrocities and negative impact on indigenous peoples. His arrival was associated with European expansion and colonialism, which led to conflict and cultural change.
7. Death and legacy: Christopher Columbus died on May 20, 1506 in Valladolid, Spain. His voyages of discovery had far-reaching effects, influencing the development of geography, trade and history.
8. Symbolism: The figure of Christopher Columbus is often seen as a symbol of courage, discovery and the pursuit of new horizons. His achievements contributed to the establishment of global contacts between different regions of the world.
9. A holiday in the United States: Columbus Day is celebrated in the United States on the second Monday in October as a holiday commemorating the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus.

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1. Names and nicknames: Columbus' Italian name is Cristoforo Colombo. In Spain he is known as Cristóbal Colón, and in the Anglo-Saxon world as Christopher Columbus.
2. Appearance features: Despite the popular depiction of him as an older man with a beard, there is no certainty about Columbus' appearance, as no reliable portraits made during his lifetime have survived.
3. First trip without a map: On his first expedition, Columbus did not have an accurate map to indicate the existence of America. His voyage was based on estimates of distance and geography, which caused some tension within the crew.
4. Flagship: During his first voyage, Columbus commanded three ships: Santa Maria, Pinta and Niña. The Santa Maria was his flagship.
5. Misconceptions about the land: Columbus believed that it was possible to reach India by sailing west, which was based on the misconception that the Earth's circumference was much smaller. This misconception led him to discover America.
6. The actual site of the first landing: Although it is popularly believed that Columbus first landed in Central America, it is likely that his first landing site was the Bahamas in the Caribbean region.
7. Gold and precious stones: One of the goals of Columbus' voyage was to find riches in the form of gold and precious stones. Although he discovered many new lands, he did not gain significant wealth from the areas he discovered.
8. Ships as legend: The ships that Columbus commanded on his first expedition became a symbol of travel and discovery. In fact, they were relatively small and modest compared to later ships.
9. Trip length: Columbus' first voyage lasted about 33 days, during which the crew endured many hardships, including storms and disease.
10. His name in America: Columbus is commonly associated with the discovery of America, which is why many places in Latin America are named after him, such as Colombia (a country) or Colombia (a district in the United States).
11. Controversy: Columbus is also a controversial figure because his activities contributed to the devastating impact of European colonization on indigenous cultures and their populations.
12. Spanish language: Columbus' contact with the cultures of South and Central America contributed to the introduction of many new words and phrases related to the region into the Spanish language.