Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer known for his voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, which led to the European awareness of the American continents. He notably set sail from Seville, which served as the departure point for his historic journey in 1492.
Born on Oct 31, 1451 (573 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Canada | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 28,173 | $1,700,000 | 1,260$ |
| Totals | 1 | 38,005,238 | 28,173 | $1,700,000 | 1,260$ |
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Canada:
Europeans, like Genoa’s Christopher Columbus, sought direct access to Asia due to lucrative trade.
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Egypt:
He reached the Americas in 1492 but never arrived in continental North America.
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United Kingdom:
Christopher Columbus is noted for bringing stunning mosaics to Santa Maria Maggiore from the Americas.
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Tanzania:
The church's gold-leaf ceiling is said to have been made from a batch of the precious metal brought back from the New World by explorer Christopher Columbus.
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Hungary:
Christopher Columbus is known for his voyage in 1492 that led to the discovery of America.
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Belarus:
The article mentions that Skaryna was friends with Columbus.
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Belarus:
Christopher Columbus was working in the library at the University of Salamanca and shared stories of new lands with Skorina.
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Egypt:
The garden features a statue of Christopher Columbus among other historical figures.
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Bahamas:
Christopher Columbus landed in the islands of The Bahamas in 1492 and described the Lucayans as handsome and friendly.
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Greece:
Christopher Columbus's arrival is noted as a significant event leading to the drastic reduction of the Native American population.
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