Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer, navigator, colonizer, and citizen of the Republic of Genoa. Under the auspices of the Catholic Monarchs of Spain, he completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean. Born: 1451, Genoa, Italy Died: May 20, 1506, Valladolid, Spain Full name: Cristoforo Colombo Ships: Santa Mar鱈a, Pinta, Ni単a Quotes Following the light of the sun, we left the Old World. For the execution of the voyage to the Indies, I did not make use of intelligence, mathematics or maps. No one should fear to undertake any task in the name of our Saviour, if it is just and if the intention is purely for His holy service.