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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 2.00 | 0.03% | +10% | 331,002,651 | 113,216 | $21,000,000 | 7,183$ |
| Unknown | 1 | 2.00 | 0.00% | +0% | 0 | 0 | $0 | 0$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,062 | $15,000 | 10$ |
| Totals | 3 | 333,963,818 | 115,278 | $21,015,000 | 7,193$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Jamaica:
Christopher Columbus arrived in May 1494 and recorded the region’s Taino name.
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Unknown:
Christopher Columbus is mentioned as a figure whose memorials are being called for removal due to his role in colonial violence.
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United States:
Christopher Columbus is the famed Italian explorer whose statue was disrespected by Mamdani.
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United States:
Christopher Columbus is one of the historical figures proposed for the sculpture garden.
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United States:
Herro later questioned how historians knew that Christopher Columbus sailed west and landed in the present-day Bahamas.
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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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