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Columbus Day churns up a stormy sea of controversy every year. A gifted navigator or reckless adventurer? Here are some things to consider the next time you hear someone recite: In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue...

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He married the daughter of the Porto Santo governor Filipa Moniz Perestrelo in 1479. He had two sons named Diego and Ferdinand Columbus.

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Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) was an Italian explorer who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492, hoping to find a route to India (in order to trade for spices). He made a total of four trips to the Caribbean and South America during the years 1492-1504.

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The explorer Christopher Columbus made four trips across the Atlantic Ocean from Spain: in 1492, 1493, 1498 and 1502. He was determined to find a direct water route west from Europe to Asia, but he never did.

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The typical foods brought on these long journeys consisted of water, vinegar, wine, olive oil, honey, cheese, rice, almonds, salted flour, sea biscuits, salted and barreled sardines, dry salt cod and pickled or salted meats (beef and pork).

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His four voyages in search of the East Indies were partially inspired by the writings of marco polo.