The possibility that Christopher Columbus was born or had strong ties to the island of Madeira is a topic that has been discussed.
Although official history points to Genoa, Italy, as the birthplace of the famous navigator, some theories and investigations suggest a possible Madeiran origin, based on historical and family clues.
This hypothesis raises an interesting debate about the roots of one of the most important figures of the Age of Discovery and his possible link to the island.
