This biography examines the life of Christopher Columbus, the Italian explorer who changed the world by discovering the New World in 1492. It looks at Columbus' early life, his motivations for exploration, and his lasting legacy. It also explores the impact of his
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Christopher is the English version of a Europe-wide name derived from the Greek name Χριστόφορος. The constituent parts are Χριστός (Christós), "Christ" or "Anointed", and φέρειν (phérein), "to bear"; hence the "Christ-bearer".