Diego de Benavides

Spanish viceroy, 8th Count of Santisteban
Person human Q2734619
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Diego de Benavides

Summary

Diego de Benavides is a human[1]. His place of birth was Santisteban del Puerto[2]. He was born on February 25, 1607[3]. He passed away in Lima[4]. He died on March 19, 1666[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], writer[7], military personnel[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Santisteban del Puerto[2], Diego de Benavides…
  • Diego de Benavides died in Lima[4].
  • Diego de Benavides was born on February 25, 1607[3].
  • Diego de Benavides died on March 19, 1666[5].
  • Diego de Benavides's father was Don Francisco de Benavides y de la Cueva, 7.Conde de Santisteban[11].
  • Diego de Benavides's mother was Doña Brianda de Bazán y Benavides[12].
  • Diego de Benavides was married to Q110586527[13].
  • A child of Diego de Benavides was Francisco de Benavides[14].
  • A child of Diego de Benavides was Josefa de Benavides, Duchess de Escalona[15].
  • A child of Diego de Benavides was María Teresa de Benavides y Dávila-Corella[16].
  • Diego de Benavides held citizenship in Spain[17].
  • Diego de Benavides's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Diego de Benavides's professions included writer[7].
  • Diego de Benavides worked as a military personnel[8].
  • Diego de Benavides's professions included politician[9].
  • Diego de Benavides held the position of Viceroy of Peru[18].
  • Diego de Benavides's education included a stint at University of Salamanca[19].
  • Diego de Benavides received the Commander of the Order of Santiago[20].
  • Diego de Benavides's religion is recorded as Catholicism[21].
  • Diego de Benavides is recorded as male[22].
  • Diego de Benavides's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Diego de Benavides's family is recorded as de Benavides[24].
  • Diego de Benavides's noble title is recorded as count[25].
  • Diego de Benavides's Commons category is recorded as Diego de Benavides y de la Cueva[26].
  • Diego de Benavides's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Santisteban del Puerto[2], Diego de Benavides… he was born on February 25, 1607[3]. His father was Don Francisco de Benavides y de la Cueva, 7.Conde de Santisteban[11]. His mother was Doña Brianda de Bazán y Benavides[12].

Education

Diego de Benavides was educated at University of Salamanca[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], writer[7], military personnel[8], and politician[9]. Diego de Benavides held the position of Viceroy of Peru[18].

Recognition

Diego de Benavides received the Commander of the Order of Santiago[20].

Personal Life

Diego de Benavides was married to Q110586527[13]. Children include Francisco de Benavides[14], 1640–1716[28], of Spain[29]; Josefa de Benavides, Duchess de Escalona[15], 1662–1692[30]; and María Teresa de Benavides y Dávila-Corella[16]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[21].

Death and Burial

Diego de Benavides died on March 19, 1666[5]. He passed away in Lima[4].

Why It Matters

Diego de Benavides ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Diego de Benavides born?

Diego de Benavides's place of birth was Santisteban del Puerto[2].

Where did Diego de Benavides die?

Diego de Benavides passed away in Lima[4].

Who were Diego de Benavides's parents?

Diego de Benavides's father was Don Francisco de Benavides y de la Cueva, 7.Conde de Santisteban[11]. Diego de Benavides's mother was Doña Brianda de Bazán y Benavides[12].

Who was Diego de Benavides married to?

Diego de Benavides's spouses include Q110586527[13].

What did Diego de Benavides do for work?

Diego de Benavides worked as diplomat[6], writer[7], military personnel[8], and politician[9].

Where did Diego de Benavides go to school?

Diego de Benavides was educated at University of Salamanca[19].

What awards did Diego de Benavides receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of Santiago[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  13. [24] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [25] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [20] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Father Don Francisco de Benavides y de la Cueva, 7.Conde de Santisteban
    Citizenship
    Position held Viceroy of Peru
    Number of children {'amount': '+8'}
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