Question

why columbus is important?

Answer 1

Born at Genoa, or on Genoese territory, probably 1451; died at Valladolid, Spain, 20 May 1506.he is very important because he credited with discovering the New World, which is now known as the Americas.

Answer 2

Answer:

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. ... This led to the Spanish colonization of the Americas. Columbus died on 20 May 1506, in Valladolid, Spain.