Title
The landing of Columbus at San Salvador, October 12, 1492
Caption
The landing of Columbus at San Salvador, October 12, 1492. Columbus standing in bow of boat holding Spanish flag. lithograph. New York : Published by Currier & Ives, c1876.Christopher Columbus (unknown; before 31 October 1451 – 20 May 1506) was an explorer, colonizer, and navigator, born in the Republic of Genoa, in what is today northwestern Italy. Under the auspices of the Catholic Monarchs of Spain, he completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean that led to general European awareness of the American continents in the Western Hemisphere.
Date
Oct 12, 1492
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP15A02_419
License type
Rights managed
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