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1. When did Christopher Columbus die? 

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Christopher Columbus died in 1506.

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Christopher Columbus was a maritime explorer and the admiral of the Ocean Sea as his military rank. Columbus travelled widely to the British isles at his tender age, he was known as the first Governor of the indies, appointed by the then Isabella I of Castile. Many landmarks and institutions... see morein the world bears his name. Having read about the great explorer. Take you time out to answering the following questions. see less

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2. When was Columbus born? 

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Columbus was born in 1451.

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3. What is the name of Christopher Columbus 's father? 

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Domenico Colombo is the correct answer because he is widely recognized as the father of Christopher Columbus. Domenico was a wool weaver and also owned a tavern in Genoa, Italy. He married Susanna Fontanarossa and they had three sons, including Christopher. Domenico's occupation and family relationship make him the most likely candidate for being Christopher Columbus's father.

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4. Who was Columbus's successor as the "Governor of the indies"

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Francisco de Bobadilla was Columbus's successor as the "Governor of the Indies". He was appointed by Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain in 1500. Bobadilla's main task was to investigate the allegations of misconduct and abuse of power against Columbus and his brothers. He arrived in Hispaniola and quickly assumed control, arresting Columbus and his brothers and sending them back to Spain. Bobadilla's tenure as governor was short-lived, as he was eventually replaced by Nicolás de Ovando in 1502.

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5. Where was Columbus born? 

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Columbus was born in the Republic of Genoa.

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6. When was he appointed as the "Governor of the indies"?

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In 1492, he was appointed as the "Governor of the Indies".

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7. What is the Columbus's place of death?

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Columbus's place of death was in the Crown of Castile. The Crown of Castile was a medieval and early modern state in what is now Spain. Columbus died in Valladolid, which was the capital of the Crown of Castile at the time.

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8. When did Columbus explored Lesser Antilles? 

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Columbus explored the Lesser Antilles in 1493.

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9. What was his spouse's middle name?

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The correct answer is Moniz. This suggests that the spouse's middle name is Moniz.

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10. What was the year the eastern coast of America explored?

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In 1502, the eastern coast of America was explored.

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When did Christopher Columbus die? 
When was Columbus born? 
What is the name of Christopher Columbus 's father? 
Who was Columbus's successor as the "Governor of the...
Where was Columbus born? 
When was he appointed as the "Governor of the indies"?
What is the Columbus's place of death?
When did Columbus explored Lesser Antilles? 
What was his spouse's middle name?
What was the year the eastern coast of America explored?
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