Cristoffer Columbus
Italian navigator, explorer, and colonist (1451–1506)
1451 — 1506
Quick Facts
Profession
Italian navigator, explorer, and colonist (1451–1506)
Born
January 1, 1451
Died
1506 (age ~55)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
inventor, sailor, explorer
Republic of GenoaBorn in GenoaDied in Valladolid
1451
Born in Genoa (1451-01-01)
1492
PositionViceroy of the Indies (1492–1506)
1492
PositionGovernor of the Indies (1492–1500)
1506
Died in Valladolid
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Cristoffer Columbus?+
Cristoffer Columbus is Italian navigator, explorer, and colonist (1451–1506). Born in 1451.
When was Cristoffer Columbus born?+
Cristoffer Columbus was born on January 1, 1451.
When did Cristoffer Columbus die?+
Cristoffer Columbus died in 1506, at approximately 55 years of age.
Cristoffer — January 1, 1451
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Respect.
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