Damião de Góis
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Summary
Damião de Góis was born on February 2, 1502[1], in Alenquer[2]. He died on January 30, 1574[3], in Alenquer[4]. He worked as a humanist[5], historian[6], translator[7], composer[8], and Bible translator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (511 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1501[11]
- Date of death: December 1560[12]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Portugal[13]
- Occupation: diplomat[14], writer[15], musician[16]
- Educated at: University of Padua[17]
- Notable work: Urbis Olisiponis Descriptio[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Commons category: Damião de Góis[20]
- Given name: Damião[21]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[22], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[23], Riemann's Music Dictionary[24], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25], Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich[26], Contemporaries of Erasmus (vol. 2)[27], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[29]
- Significant person: Erasmus[30], Beatus Rhenanus[31]
Why It Matters
Damião de Góis has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Damião de Góis born?
Damião de Góis was born in Alenquer[2].
Where did Damião de Góis die?
Damião de Góis passed away in Alenquer[4].
What did Damião de Góis do for work?
Damião de Góis worked as a humanist[5], historian[6], translator[7], composer[8], and Bible translator[9].
Where did Damião de Góis go to school?
Damião de Góis was educated at University of Padua[17].