Columbus, Christopher

Christopher Columbus (1451 - 1506) was a navigator, colonizer and explorer born in Genoa, Italy. Famous for his voyages across the Atlantic Ocean in search for a short westward course to Asia, he is said to have discovered America. Columbus carried out four voyages throughout his life and was awarded with the title of Admiral of the Ocean Sea. His works include My First Voyage: Christopher Columbus and Christopher Columbus Reports to Ferdinand and Isabella. ;

Christopher Columbus is the man who discovered America and was known as the Admiral of the Ocean in his day. Italian-born Columbus went on four voyages which led to the discovery of many places hitherto undiscovered.;