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About the islands he discovered, he wrote, "To the first of these I give the name of the Blessed Savior" |
Christopher Columbus
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FJ |
PEOPLE IN HISTORY |
2003-09-16 |
#4372 |
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In 1502, during his last voyage to the Americas, he sighted what is now Nicaragua |
Christopher Columbus
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$100 |
J |
PEOPLE IN HISTORY |
1997-06-02 |
#2951 |
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Though his tomb is in Seville, this explorer's remains remain in Santo Domingo |
Christopher Columbus
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$500 |
J |
FINAL RESTING PLACES |
1987-12-11 |
#755 |
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Luis Colon, grandson of this explorer, was banished to Africa, apparently for having 3 wives |
Christopher Columbus
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$200 |
DJ |
NOTORIOUS |
1987-10-13 |
#712 |