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Christopher Columbus
MedievalExplorerItaly1451 — 1506
Christopher Columbus (1451–1506), Italian explorer, led four Spanish-funded voyages across the Atlantic. He reached the Bahamas in 1492, opening the Americas to European colonization and initiating lasting transatlantic contact.
Quick Facts
Born
1451
Died
1506
Country
Italy
Era
Medieval
Occupation
Explorer
Score Overview
Military (10%)22
Political (20%)29
Influence (20%)67
Legacy (20%)72
Leadership (15%)26
Strategy (15%)48
Total Score46.9
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
3
Tactics
3
Battles
3
Army Scale
3
War Impact
3
Political
Governance
3
Reform
3
Stability
3
Policy
3
Power
3
Influence
History
7
Global
7
Culture
7
Ideology
8
Legacy
7
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