Francisco de Melo

Portuguese general, statesman and diplomat
Person human Q252902
Francisco de Melo
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Francisco de Melo

Summary

Francisco de Melo is a human[1]. He was born in Estremoz[2]. He was born on January 1, 1597[3]. He died in Madrid[4]. He died on December 18, 1651[5]. He worked as a statesperson[6], diplomat[7], military officer[8], and military personnel[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (198 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Estremoz[2], Francisco de Melo…
  • Francisco de Melo died in Madrid[4].
  • Francisco de Melo was born on January 1, 1597[3].
  • Francisco de Melo died on December 18, 1651[5].
  • Francisco de Melo's father was Constantino de Melo[11].
  • Francisco de Melo held citizenship in Kingdom of Portugal[12].
  • Francisco de Melo held citizenship in Kingdom of Castile[13].
  • Francisco de Melo worked as a statesperson[6].
  • Francisco de Melo's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Francisco de Melo worked as a military officer[8].
  • Francisco de Melo worked as a military personnel[9].
  • Francisco de Melo held the position of Ambassador of Spain in the Archduchy of Austria[14].
  • Francisco de Melo held the position of ambassador[15].
  • Francisco de Melo held the position of Governor of the Spanish Netherlands[16].
  • Francisco de Melo held the position of Viceroy of Sicily[17].
  • Francisco de Melo held the position of viceroy of Aragon[18].
  • Francisco de Melo is recorded as male[19].
  • Francisco de Melo's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Francisco de Melo's noble title is recorded as Count of Assumar[21].
  • Francisco de Melo's military branch is recorded as Spanish Army[22].
  • Francisco de Melo's Commons category is recorded as Francisco de Melo[23].
  • Francisco de Melo's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[24].
  • Francisco de Melo was part of the conflict Thirty Years' War[25].
  • Francisco de Melo's family name is recorded as Melo[26].
  • Francisco de Melo's given name is recorded as Francisco[27].

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Origins and Family

Francisco de Melo's place of birth was Estremoz[2]. He was born on January 1, 1597[3]. His father was Constantino de Melo[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include statesperson[6], diplomat[7], military officer[8], and military personnel[9]. Positions held include Ambassador of Spain in the Archduchy of Austria[14], a historical position[28], in Archduchy of Austria[29], founded in 1500[30]; ambassador[15], a diplomatic rank[31]; Governor of the Spanish Netherlands[16], a historical position[32], founded in 1581[33]; Viceroy of Sicily[17]; and viceroy of Aragon[18], a historical position[34], in Hispanic Monarchy[35].

Death and Burial

Francisco de Melo died on December 18, 1651[5]. He died in Madrid[4].

Why It Matters

Francisco de Melo ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (198 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Francisco de Melo born?

Born in Estremoz[2], Francisco de Melo…

Where did Francisco de Melo die?

Francisco de Melo died in Madrid[4].

Who were Francisco de Melo's parents?

Francisco de Melo's father was Constantino de Melo[11].

What did Francisco de Melo do for work?

Francisco de Melo worked as statesperson[6], diplomat[7], military officer[8], and military personnel[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . 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. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation statesperson, diplomat, military officer +1
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  2. 29d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of human
    Participated in conflict Thirty Years' War
    Occupation
    Family name Melo
    + 17 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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