Christopher Columbus Wasn’t A Christian From Italy, But Instead A Sephardic Jew From Spain, New Study Says
New DNA research has confirmed that Christopher Columbus' remains lie in Seville Cathedral in Spain, solving a centuries-old mystery about his final resting place — while also uncovering that he may have been of Sephardic Jewish descent. Public DomainPainting of adventurer Christopher Columbus , circa 1519 . In 1492 , Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blueing , embark on a voyage that would change the trend of history . While his disputed breakthrough of the New World is well - known , the enigma surrounding both his final resting place and his blood line have puzzled historians for centuries ....