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An order from the crown (lemmy.world)
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[-] Successful_Try543@feddit.org 46 points 1 month ago

The neutrality and accuracy of the accusations and investigations of Bobadilla toward Columbus and his brothers have been disputed by historians, given the anti-Italian sentiment of the Spaniards and Bobadilla's desire to take over Columbus's position.

Wikimedia: Christopher Columbus – Third Voyage

[-] Microw@lemm.ee 24 points 1 month ago

anti-italian sentiment

It is widely disputed that Columbus ever was or was considered an Italian.

[-] AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

Especially since Italy didn't exist for another almost 400 years.

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