Domenico Colombo

father of Christopher Columbus (1418–1496)
Person human Q1056171
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Domenico Colombo

Summary

Domenico Colombo is a human[1]. Born in Genoa[2], he… he was born on March 1, 1418[3]. He died in Genoa[4]. He died on 1497[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], businessperson[7], and merchant[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (249 views/month, #7,143 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Domenico Colombo was born in Genoa[2].
  • Domenico Colombo died in Genoa[4].
  • Domenico Colombo was born on March 1, 1418[3].
  • Domenico Colombo died on 1497[5].
  • Among Domenico Colombo's spouses was Susanna Fontanarossa[10].
  • A child of Domenico Colombo was Bartholomew Columbus[11].
  • A child of Domenico Colombo was Christopher Columbus[12].
  • A child of Domenico Colombo was Diego Colombos[13].
  • Domenico Colombo held citizenship in Republic of Genoa[14].
  • Domenico Colombo worked as an explorer[6].
  • Domenico Colombo worked as a businessperson[7].
  • Domenico Colombo worked as a merchant[8].
  • Domenico Colombo is recorded as male[15].
  • Domenico Colombo's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Domenico Colombo's family is recorded as Columbus Family[17].
  • Domenico Colombo's family name is recorded as Colombo[18].
  • Domenico Colombo's given name is recorded as Domenico[19].

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Origins and Family

Born in Genoa[2], Domenico Colombo… he was born on March 1, 1418[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], businessperson[7], and merchant[8].

Personal Life

Among Domenico Colombo's spouses was Susanna Fontanarossa[10]. Children include Bartholomew Columbus[11], an explorer[20], 1460–1515[21], of Spain[22]; Christopher Columbus[12], an explorer[23], 1451–1506[24], of Republic of Genoa[25], specialised in sea shipping[26]; and Diego Colombos[13], a navigator[27], 1451–1515[28].

Death and Burial

Domenico Colombo died on 1497[5]. He passed away in Genoa[4].

Why It Matters

Domenico Colombo ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (249 views/month, #7,143 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Domenico Colombo born?

Domenico Colombo's place of birth was Genoa[2].

Where did Domenico Colombo die?

Domenico Colombo died in Genoa[4].

Who was Domenico Colombo married to?

Domenico Colombo's spouses include Susanna Fontanarossa[10].

What did Domenico Colombo do for work?

Domenico Colombo worked as explorer[6], businessperson[7], and merchant[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation explorer, businessperson, merchant
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    Place of birth Genoa
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