Hernando de Soto

Peruvian economist
Person human Q357946
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Hernando de Soto

Summary

Hernando de Soto is a human[1]. His place of birth was Arequipa[2]. He was born on June 2, 1941[3]. He worked as an economist[4], writer[5], and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (374 views/month, #7,154 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Hernando de Soto's place of birth was Arequipa[2].
  • Hernando de Soto was born on June 2, 1941[3].
  • Hernando de Soto's father was Alberto Soto de la Jara[8].
  • Among Hernando de Soto's spouses was Dona Gerarda de Orléans-Borbón y Parodi Delfino[9].
  • Hernando de Soto held citizenship in Peru[10].
  • Hernando de Soto worked as an economist[4].
  • Hernando de Soto's professions included writer[5].
  • Hernando de Soto's professions included politician[6].
  • Hernando de Soto was educated at International School of Geneva[11].
  • Hernando de Soto's education included a stint at University of Geneva[12].
  • Hernando de Soto's education included a stint at Graduate Institute of International Studies[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Hernando de Soto is The Mystery of Capital - Why Capitalism Triumphs in the West and Fails Everywhere Else[14].
  • Hernando de Soto received the Global Award for Entrepreneurship Research[15].
  • Hernando de Soto received the Hayek Medal[16].
  • Hernando de Soto is recorded as male[17].
  • Hernando de Soto's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Hernando de Soto's Commons category is recorded as Hernando de Soto Polar[19].
  • Hernando de Soto's family name is recorded as de Soto[20].
  • Hernando de Soto's given name is recorded as Hernando[21].
  • Hernando de Soto's official website is recorded as https://www.hernandodesoto.pe/[22].
  • Hernando de Soto's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Spanish[23].
  • Hernando de Soto's second family name in Spanish name is recorded as Polar[24].
  • Hernando de Soto's sibling is recorded as Álvaro de Soto[25].
  • Hernando de Soto's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+32844'}[26].
  • Hernando de Soto's social media followers is recorded as {'amount': '+127215'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Hernando de Soto's place of birth was Arequipa[2]. He was born on June 2, 1941[3]. His father was Alberto Soto de la Jara[8].

Education

Educated at International School of Geneva[11], an international school[28], in Switzerland[29], founded in 1924[30]; University of Geneva[12], a public research university[31], in Switzerland[32], founded in 1559[33], headquartered in Geneva[34]; and Graduate Institute of International Studies[13], an academic institution[35], in Switzerland[36], founded in 1927[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[4], writer[5], and politician[6].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Hernando de Soto is The Mystery of Capital - Why Capitalism Triumphs in the West and Fails Everywhere Else[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Global Award for Entrepreneurship Research[15], a science award[38], in Sweden[39], founded in 1996[40] and Hayek Medal[16].

Personal Life

Among Hernando de Soto's spouses was Dona Gerarda de Orléans-Borbón y Parodi Delfino[9].

Why It Matters

Hernando de Soto ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (374 views/month, #7,154 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Hernando de Soto born?

Born in Arequipa[2], Hernando de Soto…

Who were Hernando de Soto's parents?

Hernando de Soto's father was Alberto Soto de la Jara[8].

Who was Hernando de Soto married to?

Hernando de Soto's spouses include Dona Gerarda de Orléans-Borbón y Parodi Delfino[9].

What did Hernando de Soto do for work?

Hernando de Soto worked as economist[4], writer[5], and politician[6].

Where did Hernando de Soto go to school?

Hernando de Soto was educated at International School of Geneva[11], University of Geneva[12], and Graduate Institute of International Studies[13].

What awards did Hernando de Soto receive?

Honors received include Global Award for Entrepreneurship Research[15] and Hayek Medal[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . otorongo.club. Retrieved . otorongo.club. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . e-award.org. e-award.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . hayek.de. hayek.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . infogob.jne.gob.pe. Retrieved . infogob.jne.gob.pe. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [14] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . 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
  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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