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[–] Successful_Try543@feddit.org 45 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

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 3 weeks ago (1 children)

anti-italian sentiment

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

[–] AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world 5 points 3 weeks ago

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