Hermenegildo Capelo
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Summary
Hermenegildo Capelo was born on 1839[1] in Palmela[2]. He died on May 4, 1917[3], in Lisbon[4]. He worked as a naval officer[5], explorer[6], soldier[7], sailor[8], and military officer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (183 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Lisbon[11]
- Date of birth: February 4, 1841[12], January 1, 1841[13]
- Date of death: January 1, 1917[14]
- Country of citizenship: Portugal[15], Kingdom of Portugal[16]
- Native language: Portuguese[17]
- Field of work: exploration[18], military affairs[19], navy[20], nautical expedition[21]
- Position held: ambassador of the Kingdom of Portugal[22]
- Educated at: Portuguese Naval School[23]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[24], Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[25], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[26], Grand Cross of the Order of the Tower and Sword[27], Grand Cross of the Order of Saint James of the Sword[28], Grand Cross of the Order of Aviz[29], Grand Cross of Naval Merit with white badge[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Military branch: Portuguese Navy[32]
- Commons category: Hermenegildo Capelo[33]
- Military, police or special rank: vice admiral[34]
- Family name: Capelo[35]
- Given name: Hermenegildo[36]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Portuguese[38]
- Name in native language: Hermenegildo Carlos de Brito Capelo[39]
- Member of the crew of: Don Carlos I[40]
Why It Matters
Hermenegildo Capelo has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Hermenegildo Capelo born?
Hermenegildo Capelo was born in Palmela[2].
Where did Hermenegildo Capelo die?
Hermenegildo Capelo died in Lisbon[4].
What did Hermenegildo Capelo do for work?
Hermenegildo Capelo worked as a naval officer[5], explorer[6], soldier[7], sailor[8], and military officer[9].
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].