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Christopher Columbus

By: Oliver H.

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Birthday/Place of Birth

In 1451, I was born in a city that is called Genoa, Italy.

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Early Life

I liked watching the boats sail away at the dock. When boys were ten, they got to sail on the sea. My parents thought I’d be a weaver.

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What Am I Famous For?

I’m famous for finding Jamaica, the caribbeans, islands, and I also discovered America!

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Interesting Facts

When I was older I was so sick and I had to go to the hospital.

This is a statue of me.

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Interesting Facts

I found gold! It took so long but I got it. I found it during the war.

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Interesting Facts

I got the title of Admiral of the Oceans and the seas.

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Interesting Facts

I was very poor when I was getting older. Also very unhealthy.

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Interesting Facts

I leaned to steer a ship when I was nineteen. I was a strong teenager. I also had red hair.

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Information On My Death

On may 20, 1506 I died. I was very old and sick.

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Timeline

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  • do not include birth or death

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1477

1490

1485

1500

I Opened a mapmaking shop with his brother.

My son Diego was born.

I was arrested and sent back to Spain in chains.

Felipa died, and I moved to Spain.

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Source

Bader,Bonnie. Christopher Columbus. SCHOLASTIC INC., Published on October 2013