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Foreign News October 11, 1949

The Daily Alaska Empire

Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska

What is this article about?

In Madrid, Spain, Christopher Columbus, the 24-year-old Duke of Veragua and hereditary Grand Admiral, became father to a son born on Sunday, four days before the anniversary of his ancestor's discovery of America. The baby, named Cristobal Colon De Caravajal y Ramirez, 17th Marquis of Jamaica, will be christened Thursday.

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Chris Columbus Dad of Baby Boy

MADRID, Spain, Oct. 11.--(AP)--Christopher Columbus has a son born four days before the anniversary of his distinguished ancestor's discovery of America.

The son was born Sunday to Columbus, the young Duke of Veragua. The 24-year-old Duke, who is a lowly lieutenant, junior grade, in the Spanish Navy, holds the hereditary title of Grand Admiral.

The baby will be christened Thursday. His name Cristobal Colon (Christopher Columbus) De Caravajal y Ramirez, 17th Marquis of Jamaica.

What sub-type of article is it?

Court News

What keywords are associated?

Duke Of Veragua Christopher Columbus Descendant Noble Birth Spain Grand Admiral

What entities or persons were involved?

Christopher Columbus, Duke Of Veragua Cristobal Colon De Caravajal Y Ramirez, 17th Marquis Of Jamaica

Where did it happen?

Madrid, Spain

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Madrid, Spain

Event Date

Sunday, Reported Oct. 11

Key Persons

Christopher Columbus, Duke Of Veragua Cristobal Colon De Caravajal Y Ramirez, 17th Marquis Of Jamaica

Outcome

birth of a son, to be christened thursday

Event Details

The son was born Sunday to the 24-year-old Duke, a lieutenant in the Spanish Navy holding the title of Grand Admiral. The baby will be named Cristobal Colon (Christopher Columbus) De Caravajal y Ramirez, 17th Marquis of Jamaica.

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