Hermenegildo Capelo

explorer and Portuguese Naval admiral (1841-1917)
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Hermenegildo Capelo
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Hermenegildo Capelo

Summary

Hermenegildo Capelo is a human[1]. Born in Palmela[2], he… he was born on February 4, 1841[3]. He died in Lisbon[4]. He died on May 4, 1917[5]. He worked as a naval officer[6], explorer[7], soldier[8], sailor[9], and military officer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Hermenegildo Capelo's place of birth was Palmela[2].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo's place of birth was Lisbon[12].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo died in Lisbon[4].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo was born on February 4, 1841[3].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo was born on January 1, 1841[13].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo died on May 4, 1917[5].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo died on January 1, 1917[14].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo held citizenship in Portugal[15].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo held citizenship in Kingdom of Portugal[16].
  • Portuguese was Hermenegildo Capelo's native language[17].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo worked as a naval officer[6].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo worked as an explorer[7].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo's professions included soldier[8].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo's professions included sailor[9].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo worked as a military officer[10].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo's field of work was exploration[18].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo's field of work was military affairs[19].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo's field of work was navy[20].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo's field of work was nautical expedition[21].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo held the position of ambassador of the Kingdom of Portugal[22].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo was educated at Portuguese Naval School[23].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[24].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo received the Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[25].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[26].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Tower and Sword[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Palmela[2], a freguesia of Portugal[28], in Portugal[29] and Lisbon[12], a city of Portugal[30], in Portugal[31]. Recorded date of birth include February 4, 1841[3] and January 1, 1841[13]. Portuguese was Hermenegildo Capelo's native language[17].

Education

Hermenegildo Capelo's education included a stint at Portuguese Naval School[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naval officer[6], explorer[7], soldier[8], sailor[9], and military officer[10]. Fields of work include exploration[18]; military affairs[19], a concept[32]; navy[20], a military branch[33]; and nautical expedition[21]. Hermenegildo Capelo held the position of ambassador of the Kingdom of Portugal[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[24], a grade of an order[34], in France[35]; Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[25], a science award[36], in France[37], founded in 1829[38]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[26], a grade of an order[39], in Russian Empire[40]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Tower and Sword[27], a grade of an order[41], in Portugal[42]; Grand Cross of the Order of Saint James of the Sword[43], a grade of an order[44], in Portugal[45]; and Grand Cross of the Order of Aviz[46], a grade of an order[47], in Portugal[48].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 4, 1917[5] and January 1, 1917[14]. Hermenegildo Capelo died in Lisbon[4].

Why It Matters

Hermenegildo Capelo ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Hermenegildo Capelo born?

Hermenegildo Capelo's place of birth was Palmela[2].

Where did Hermenegildo Capelo die?

Hermenegildo Capelo died in Lisbon[4].

What did Hermenegildo Capelo do for work?

Hermenegildo Capelo worked as naval officer[6], explorer[7], soldier[8], sailor[9], and military officer[10].

Where did Hermenegildo Capelo go to school?

Hermenegildo Capelo was educated at Portuguese Naval School[23].

What awards did Hermenegildo Capelo receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[24], Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[25], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[26], and Grand Cross of the Order of the Tower and Sword[27].

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  1. [2] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  3. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . NUPILL Literatura Digital. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [13] . NUPILL Literatura Digital. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [14] . NUPILL Literatura Digital. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  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
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Described by source Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers
    Place of death Lisbon
    Position held ambassador of the Kingdom of Portugal
    Member of the crew of Don Carlos I
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