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Christopher Columbus

Italian navigator and explorer (1451–1506)

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Christopher Columbus (; between 25 August and 31 October 1451 – 20 May 1506) was an Italian explorer and navigator from the Republic of Genoa who completed four Spanish-based voyages across the Atlantic Ocean sponsored by the Catholic Monarchs, opening the way for the widespread European exploration and colonization of the Americas. His expeditions were the first known European contact with the Caribbean and Central and South America. The name Christopher Columbus is the anglicization of the Latin Christophorus Columbus.

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🇺🇸 Trump has Christopher Columbus statue placed near White House (2026-03-23)
A statue of Christopher Columbus been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House....
🇺🇸 Christopher Columbus Statue Is Installed on White House Grounds (2026-03-22)
The statue of the explorer, a replica of one that protesters toppled in 2020, was placed outside the Eisenhower Executive Office Building....
🇺🇸 Trump places statue of Christopher Columbus near the White House (2026-03-23)
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A statue of Christopher Columbus has been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White Hou...
🇺🇸 White House installs statue of Christopher Columbus on its grounds (2026-03-23)

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