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areas explored by Columbus

art, music, and literature relating to Columbus

attempt to repeat Columbus's voyage across the Atlantic Ocean

birth and death

cities named for Columbus

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first landfall in West Indies

his sponsors, Ferdinand and Isabella

impact on history

influences on his voyages

observations made during journeys

pictures related to Christopher Columbus

ships used by Columbus

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	Ferdinand V

			Ferdinand V, called The Catholic (1452-1516), king of Castile (1474-1504); as Ferdinand II he was also king of Sicily (1468-1516) and of Aragón...
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