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Famous People Who Died in May 1506

  • May 4 Husayn Bayqarah, ruler of Herat (b. 1438)

Person of interestChristopher Columbus

May 20 Christopher Columbus, Italian explorer and navigator who discovered the "New World" for Spain and initiated European colonization, dies around the age of 54

Explorer of the New World Christopher Columbus
Explorer of the New World
Christopher Columbus


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