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How Did Christopher Columbus Successful

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Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer and navigator. He was born in Genoa, Italy in 1451. In 1492, he traveled across the Atlantic Ocean trying to find a new route to Asia with three ships, the Santa Maria, the Pinta, and the Nina. He made four voyages to the Caribbean, South and Central America between 1492 and 1504. Christopher died in Valladolid, Spain on May 20, 1506. In his life, Christopher accomplished many things that he could be proud of. For example, he convinced King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain to provide him with money to find a new way to Asia. Also, he made four voyages in his lifetime. Another way he could be proud, is that he discovered Trinidad, South America, some islands in Jamaica, and set up the colony

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