Columbus's legacy continues to be debated. He was widely venerated in the centuries after his death, but public perceptions have changed as recent scholars have given attention to negative aspects of his life, such as his role in the extinction of the Taíno people, his promotion of slavery, and allegations of tyranny
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Columbus
From what I can tell, Columbus was a cruel person, engaging in torture and disfigurement to enslave a large number of people.
Best wishes,
John Coffey
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