Luis de Requesens y de Zúñiga

Spanish politician
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Luis de Requesens y de Zúñiga

Summary

Luis de Requesens y de Zúñiga is a human[1]. Born in Molins de Rei[2], he… he was born on August 25, 1528[3]. He died in Brussels metropolitan area[4]. He died on March 5, 1576[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (99 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Luis de Requesens y de Zúñiga's place of birth was Molins de Rei[2].
  • Luis de Requesens y de Zúñiga died in Brussels metropolitan area[4].
  • Luis de Requesens y de Zúñiga was born on August 25, 1528[3].
  • Luis de Requesens y de Zúñiga died on March 5, 1576[5].
  • Luis de Requesens y de Zúñiga's father was Juan de Zúñiga-Avellaneda y Velasco[9].
  • Luis de Requesens y de Zúñiga's mother was Estefania de Requesens i Roís de Liori[10].
  • A child of Luis de Requesens y de Zúñiga was Mencia de Requesens-Zúñiga i de Gralla[11].
  • Luis de Requesens y de Zúñiga held citizenship in Crown of Aragon[12].
  • Luis de Requesens y de Zúñiga's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Luis de Requesens y de Zúñiga worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Luis de Requesens y de Zúñiga held the position of Ambassador of Spain to the Holy See[13].
  • Luis de Requesens y de Zúñiga held the position of Governor of the Spanish Netherlands[14].
  • Luis de Requesens y de Zúñiga held the position of Governor of Milan[15].
  • Luis de Requesens y de Zúñiga is recorded as male[16].
  • Luis de Requesens y de Zúñiga's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Luis de Requesens y de Zúñiga's noble title is recorded as Governor of Milan[18].
  • Luis de Requesens y de Zúñiga's military branch is recorded as tercio[19].
  • Luis de Requesens y de Zúñiga's Commons category is recorded as Luis de Requesens y Zúñiga[20].
  • Luis de Requesens y de Zúñiga's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[21].
  • Luis de Requesens y de Zúñiga was part of the conflict Battle of Lepanto[22].
  • Luis de Requesens y de Zúñiga's given name is recorded as Lluís[23].
  • Luis de Requesens y de Zúñiga's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Luis de Requesens y Zúñiga[24].
  • Luis de Requesens y de Zúñiga's Commons gallery is recorded as Luis de Requesens[25].
  • Luis de Requesens y de Zúñiga's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26].
  • Luis de Requesens y de Zúñiga's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Spanish[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Molins de Rei[2], Luis de Requesens y de Zúñiga… he was born on August 25, 1528[3]. His father was Juan de Zúñiga-Avellaneda y Velasco[9]. His mother was Estefania de Requesens i Roís de Liori[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and military personnel[7]. Positions held include Ambassador of Spain to the Holy See[13], a position[28], in Vatican City[29], founded in 1475[30]; Governor of the Spanish Netherlands[14], a historical position[31], founded in 1581[32]; and Governor of Milan[15], a noble title[33].

Personal Life

A child of Luis de Requesens y de Zúñiga was Mencia de Requesens-Zúñiga i de Gralla[11].

Death and Burial

Luis de Requesens y de Zúñiga died on March 5, 1576[5]. He passed away in Brussels metropolitan area[4].

Why It Matters

Luis de Requesens y de Zúñiga ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (99 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Luis de Requesens y de Zúñiga born?

Luis de Requesens y de Zúñiga's place of birth was Molins de Rei[2].

Where did Luis de Requesens y de Zúñiga die?

Luis de Requesens y de Zúñiga passed away in Brussels metropolitan area[4].

Who were Luis de Requesens y de Zúñiga's parents?

Luis de Requesens y de Zúñiga's father was Juan de Zúñiga-Avellaneda y Velasco[9]. Luis de Requesens y de Zúñiga's mother was Estefania de Requesens i Roís de Liori[10].

What did Luis de Requesens y de Zúñiga do for work?

Luis de Requesens y de Zúñiga worked as diplomat[6] and military personnel[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Q19457489. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
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  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation diplomat, military personnel
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