Was Christopher Columbus a Jewish-Spanish? Know what study reveals

A new genetic study led by Spanish scientists has reignited the debate over Christopher Columbus's origins, suggesting that the famed explorer was likely Spanish and Jewish. The research, which has been ongoing for over two decades, challenges the long-held belief that Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy.
Instead, the study points to the possibility that Columbus was born in western Europe, likely in the city of Valencia, and that he may have concealed his Jewish heritage or converted to Catholicism to escape religious persecution.
Columbus, whose 1492 expedition to the Americas reshaped global history, had long been believed to be Italian. However, historians and scientists have questioned this narrative, with 25 different theories circulating about his birthplace, including claims from countries such as Poland, Great Britain, Greece, Portugal, Hungary, and Scandinavia. This latest study, based on DNA analysis of Columbus's remains—along with those of his son, Hernando, and brother, Diego—suggests that Columbus may have lived in Spain and kept his Jewish roots hidden to avoid persecution, as many Jews and Muslims were forced to convert or flee Spain in 1492.
The findings were unveiled in the television documentary Columbus DNA: His True Origin, which aired on Spain’s national broadcaster RTVE on Saturday, coinciding with Spain's National Day, commemorating the explorer’s arrival in the Americas. According to Professor José Antonio Lorente, a forensic medicine expert at Granada University who co-led the research, the results are “almost absolutely reliable,” adding to the growing body of evidence that challenges conventional narratives about Columbus.
As Columbus's origins continue to be debated, this discovery offers new insight into the life of the man who played a pivotal role in the Age of Exploration.
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