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Towns Feud Over Columbus Birthplace Debate
In Cuccaro Monferrato Italy residents challenge the Genoa claim that Christopher Columbus was born there. Mayor Dr Cleto Marescotti, a Columbus descendant, leads supporters citing a local castle and family ties as evidence. The festival in Genoa begins October 12 to honor Columbus.
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Cuccaro Monferrato
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Christopher Columbus
America
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Cuccero Monferrato
Cleto Marescotti
Gugliemo Fedele
Marescotti
Piedmont
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