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DescriptionColumbus landing on Hispaniola adj.jpg	Deutsch: Kolumbus Ankunft in der neuen Welt, Kupferstich English: Columbus landing on Hispaniola, Dec. 6, 1492; greeted by Arawak Indians
Date	1594
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Author	Theodor de Bry (1528–1598)   Alternative names Dietrich de Bry, Theodoor de Bry, Dirk de Bry Description Southern Netherlandish engraver, draughtsman, editor and publisher Date of birth/death 1528 27 March 1598 Location of birth/death Liège Frankfurt am Main Work location Liège, Straßburg, London, Frankfurt am Main Authority control WorldCat
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