No. 17 in the Index · Science
Christopher Columbus
Italian navigator, explorer, and colonist (1451–1506).
The record
Christopher Columbus was an Italian navigator, explorer, and colonist. Born in 1451 in Genoa, Columbus died on 20 May 1506 in Valladolid.
Positions held include Governor of the Indies (1492–1500) and Viceroy of the Indies (1492–1506). Notable works include Christopher Columbus writings.
With a Wikipedia article in 244 languages, Christopher Columbus is No. 17 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 1451, Genoa
- Died
- 20 May 1506, Valladolid
- Country
- Republic of Genoa
- Known as
- Explorer, seafarer, traveler
- Field
- Science
- Languages
- Spanish, Portuguese, renaissance Latin
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 244
Did you know
41
Was 41 when first governor of the Indies (1492).
55
Lived to 55.
60
One of 60 people in the Index born in Genoa, with Niccolò Paganini.
244
Has a Wikipedia article in 244 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1492–1500Governor of the Indies
- 1492–1506Viceroy of the Indies
Connections
Christopher Columbus
- FatherDomenico Colombo
- MotherSusanna Fontanarossa
- SpouseBeatriz Enríquez de Arana
- SiblingBartholomew Columbus
- SiblingDiego Colombos
- ChildDiego Columbus
2 have a profile here.
Notable works
Notable works
- Christopher Columbus writings
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