García de Silva Figueroa
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Summary
García de Silva Figueroa was born on December 29, 1550[1], in Zafra[2]. He died on July 22, 1624[3], in Atlantic Ocean[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], writer[6], diplomat[7], archaeologist[8], and soldier[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (154 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1550[11]
- Date of death: January 1, 1624[12]
- Country of citizenship: Spain[13]
- Occupation: traveler[14]
- Position held: Ambassador of the Spanish Empire to the Safavid Empire[15]
- Educated at: University of Salamanca[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: García de Silva[18]
- Family name: Silva[19]
- Given name: García[20]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[22]
- Birth name: García de Silva y Figueroa[23]
- Name in native language: García de Silva y Figueroa[24]
- Date of baptism: February 20, 1551[25]
Why It Matters
García de Silva Figueroa has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
He is credited with the discovery of Persepolis[28], an ancient city[29], in Iran[30], founded in -0510[31].
FAQs
Where was García de Silva Figueroa born?
García de Silva Figueroa's place of birth was Zafra[2].
Where did García de Silva Figueroa die?
García de Silva Figueroa passed away in Atlantic Ocean[4].
What did García de Silva Figueroa do for work?
García de Silva Figueroa worked as an explorer[5], writer[6], diplomat[7], archaeologist[8], and soldier[9].
Where did García de Silva Figueroa go to school?
García de Silva Figueroa was educated at University of Salamanca[16].
What did García de Silva Figueroa discover?
García de Silva Figueroa is credited as discoverer of Persepolis[28].