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The Admiral ordered the lord to be given some things, and he and all his folk rested in great contentment, believing truly that they had come from th… - Christopher Columbus
" "The Admiral ordered the lord to be given some things, and he and all his folk rested in great contentment, believing truly that they had come from the sky, and to see the Christians they held themselves very fortunate.
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About Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus (1451 – 20 May 1506) (Cristoforo Colombo in Italian, Cristóbal Colón in Spanish, Cristóvão Colombo in Portuguese) was an Italian explorer and navigator who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for the widespread European exploration and colonization of the Americas. His expeditions, sponsored by the Catholic Monarchs of Spain, were the first European contact with the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
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Also Known As
Native Name:
Christoffa Corombo
Alternative Names:
Cristoforo Colombo
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Columbus
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Cristóbal Colón
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Cristobal Colon
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Christofer Columbus
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Don Cristobál Colón, 'Christopher Columbus'
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And they know neither sect nor idolatry, with the exception that all believe that the source of all power and goodness is in the sky, and they believe very firmly that I, with these ships and people, came from the sky, and in this belief they everywhere received me, after they had overcome their fear.
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