Christopher Columbus (oct 31, 1451 – may 20, 1506)
Description:
Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer, navigator, and colonist who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean under the auspices of the Catholic Monarchs of Spain. He led the first European expeditions to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, initiating the permanent European colonization of the Americas.Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 31, 1451
may 20, 1506
~ 54 years