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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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In 1451, Susanna Fontanarossa, wife of Domenico Colombo,
gave birth to their first child named Cristoforo in the city of
Genoa, Italy. Cristoforo Colombo (Christopher Columbus) was the
eldest of five children. In 1476, Columbus got his first taste
at how treacherous the sea could be.
While sailing through the Strait of Gibraltar, Columbus and the crew
were attacked
by the French. It was a horrible battle with both sides suffering
much loss. It proved to be an experience that Columbus would not
forget. The vessel Columbus was on sank, forcing Columbus to swim
for his life
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fortunate to reach land
in Portugal. Columbus had a notion that if he sailed west he would
find an easier
route to
Asia. On August 3, 1492, Columbus set sail on his voyage to Asia. It
turned out to be his most famous voyage. After his discovery of what
he thought was Asia, Columbus made three other journeys back and forth
from Spain and his new found land, which was called Hispaniola.
On May 20, 1506, Columbus died in the city of Valladolid, Spain. The
irony of it all is that Columbus died not even realizing that he had
discovered new and uncharted land, which came to be known as America.
(Source: Anthony Parente, Christopher Columbus) |
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opinions and interpretations in this publication are those of the author
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