5 Facts You Didn't Know<br />About Christopher Columbus Christopher Columbus was a<br />famed sailor from the 1400s. He is best known for discovering<br />the "New World" in 1492, which<br />subsequently led to its colonization. Here are five facts that<br />you probably didn’t <br />know about Columbus. 1. His real name was<br />Cristoforo Colombo. 2. Half of his voyages<br />were not successful. 3. He was very religious. 4. He was a<br />slave trader. 5. The location of his<br />real remains is unknown.
