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He who has gold makes and accomplishes whatever he wishes in the world and finally uses it to send souls to paradise.
Christopher Columbus
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Christopher Columbus
Died: 1506
Died: May 19
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Cristoforo Colombo
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Cristóbal Colón
Cristobal Colon
Christofer Columbus
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