This South American country was named for a man born in 1451 in Genoa
This Latin American country is named 
for a man born in Genoa in 1451... [DOC] [TLE] Christopher Columbus - Explorer - Biography.com [PAR] In all the countries visited by your Highnesses' ships, I have caused a high ... 
and navigator Christopher Columbus was born in 1451 in the Republic of Genoa, 
Italy.