Christopher Columbus is Spanish, according to DNA evidence

New DNA research, led by José Antonio Lorente and studying the DNA of his son Hernando and a cousin, indicates that Christopher Columbus was probably originally from the Mediterranean region (such as Valencia) or the Balearic Islands, not Genoa, with Sephardic Jewish ancestry from Spain. Although the research supports the Sephardic connection, the precise location remains a subject of scientific debate. However, it contradicts the traditional Italian theory by asserting that he had Hispanic roots. DNA Study: Sephardic Origin: The remains of Hernando Columbus (son) contain mitochondrial (maternal) and Y chromosome (paternal) DNA that show markers compatible with Sephardic Jewish lineages. Spanish Origin: The studies indicate that his origins lie in the Crown of Aragon, the Balearic Islands, or the Spanish Mediterranean region, not in Genoa, Italy, as previously assumed. Documented research: The RTVE documentary "Columbus DNA" details the work. "His true origin" examines centuries of research and compares DNA with verified skeletal remains. Dispute: Despite the study's meticulousness, some scientists criticize the lack of complete data transparency and external review. However, Lorente's team considers it "almost entirely reliable."