Celebrities with the name Christopher We Acknowledge on Columbus Day

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For years we have acknowledged Italian explorer Christopher Columbus as the man who discovered the “new world” which became the Americans. Reasons include some of the false information we received in our history books. What we have come to find out as we unpack true history is the violence and famine Columbus brought with him. So much so that cities are choosing not honor Columbus in favor of Indigenous People’s Day, which places the spotlight on the invaluable contributions Indigenous peoples have given to this country.

So while we will not acknowledge Christopher Columbus, there are some amazing Christopher’s to acknowledge on this day. From the many rappers who have been given the name, one of the greatest pro wrestlers of our era and some actors who are called Christopher, here’s who we do give credit.

1. Christopher George Latore Wallace

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2. Christopher Lee Rios

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3. Christopher Maurice “Chris” Brown

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4. Christopher Brian “Chris” Bridges

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5. Christopher ‘Kid’ Reid and Christopher ‘Play’ Martin

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6. Christopher Julius “Chris” Rock III

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7. Christopher Robert “Chris” Evans

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8. Chris Hemsworth

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9. Christopher Michael “Chris” Pratt

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10. Christopher Emmanuel Paul

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11. Christopher Whitelaw “Chris” Pine

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12. Marion Christopher Barry

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13. Christopher Wesson Bosh

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14. Christopher “Chris” Tucker

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15. Christopher “Chris” Anthony John Martin

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16. Christopher Keith Irvine

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17. Christopher Allen Lloyd

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18. Christopher Walken

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1. Christopher George Latore Wallace

2. Christopher Lee Rios

Big Pun!

3. Christopher Maurice "Chris" Brown

Breezy!

4. Christopher Brian "Chris" Bridges

Luda!

5. Christopher 'Kid' Reid and Christopher 'Play' Martin

Rappers

6. Christopher Julius "Chris" Rock III

Comedian

7. Christopher Robert "Chris" Evans

Captain America

8. Chris Hemsworth

Thor

9. Christopher Michael "Chris" Pratt

Star Lord

10. Christopher Emmanuel Paul

& Chris, Jr.

11. Christopher Whitelaw "Chris" Pine

Captain Kirk

12. Marion Christopher Barry

The Late Son of Marion Barry

13. Christopher Wesson Bosh

2-Time NBA World Champion

14. Christopher "Chris" Tucker

Actor/Comedian/Smokey

15. Christopher "Chris" Anthony John Martin

Coldplay!

16. Christopher Keith Irvine

WWE Superstar Chris Jericho

17. Christopher Allen Lloyd

Doc! (Back To The Future)

18. Christopher Walken

Actor (Real Name Roland)