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Christopher Columbus, an Italian explorer born in 1451, connected the Old World (Europe, Africa, and Asia) and the New World (North and South America) in the 15th and 16th centuries. He gained support from the Spanish monarchy after making his way to Spain. Christopher Columbus was a 15th and 16th century explorer, credited for connecting the Old World, which consisted of Europe, Africa, and Asia, and the New World, which consisted of North America and South America. And he was also born in Italy in 1451. Columbus made his way to Spain, where he gained support from the Spanish monarchy.