Debates about Columbus' Spanish Jewish ancestry are not new the claim was once a bid for social acceptance

The recent research suggesting Columbus's Sephardic Jewish lineage has reignited debates surrounding his identity, highlighting how such claims were often used by various immigrant groups seeking acceptance in American society.

Despite claims of Jewish descent, Columbus himself showed no allegiance to Jewish identity, even supporting the expulsion of Jews from Spain, raising questions about the validity of these assertions.

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