Death Summary: In poor health from rheumatism, gout and sadness Columbus died in Valladolid, Spain at the age of 54. There are doubts as to where he is buried, wether in the cathedral of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic or in the cathedral of seville, in Spain.

Who was Christopher Columbus: Italian navigator who in 1492 is credited with discovering America, although it is known that other seamen reached America before him, notably the vikings. He was financed by the Spanish Crown and claimed america for Spain. He made 4 voyages to america.

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