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Aug 31, 1451
Christopher Columbus is born in Genoa.
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Period: Aug 31, 1451 to May 20, 1506
The Life and Travels of Christopher Columbus
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Nov 2, 1465
Columbus starts to sail at the age of 14.
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Aug 3, 1492
Columbus' 1st Voyage departs from Palos, Spain.
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Mar 15, 1493
Columbus returns to Spain
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Sep 7, 1493
The 2nd Voyage departs from Cadiz.
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May 30, 1496
The 3rd Voyage departs from Sanlucar, Spain.
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Jun 8, 1496
Columbus reaches the coast of Portugal.
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Oct 3, 1500
Columbus is arrested and sent home in chains.
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May 11, 1502
The 4th Voyage departs from Cadiz, Spain.
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Nov 7, 1504
Columbus returns to Spain.
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May 20, 1506
Columbus dies at Valladolid.