Why was Columbus’s discovery important?

In 1492 Columbus landed on an island of the Bahamas, the first European to do so. ... He is credited with the discovery of the New World because his voyage started the era of European colonialism in the Americas. This was an important moment in European history.

Died: 20 May 1506, Valladolid, Spain

Place of birth: Genoa

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pope john paul ii ( his real name is karol wojtyla) and lech walesa ( the leader of the solidarity movement ) were both born in poland.