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Christopher Columbus, Genoese explorer, discovering America, 12 May 1492 (1590). Artist: Theodor de Bry

Christopher Columbus, Genoese explorer, discovering America, 12 May 1492 (1590). Artist: Theodor de Bry

1-153-538 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Christopher Columbus, Genoese explorer, discovering America, 12 May 1492 (1590). Sponsored by Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain, Columbus set out to discover a westward route to Asia. He landed on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, claiming it for Spain.

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Creator
  1. Theodor de Bry, attributed to: Flemish-German: Engraver and editor
Subject
  1. Christopher Columbus: Italian, Spanish: Navigator, explorer
Medium
  1. Engraving
Geographic Hierarchy

World North and Central America Hispaniola

  1. 19 00 00 N , 071 00 00 W

World Europe Italy Liguria Genova Genoa

  1. 44 25 00 N , 008 57 00 E
Category Hierarchy

Lifestyle & Leisure Transport & Travel

People Famous People

Locations & Buildings Other

People Other

Science & Nature Discovery & Exploration

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3722x3146
File Size : 34,305kb

Aliases

  1. 001167
  1. 001167
  1. 0390002507
  1. 1-153-538
  1. 1153538
  1. 2507
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