Marcos Jiménez de la Espada

Spanish zoologist, explorer, writer (1831-1898)
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Marcos Jiménez de la Espada

Summary

Marcos Jiménez de la Espada is a human[1]. Born in Cartagena[2], he… he was born on March 5, 1831[3]. He died in Madrid[4]. He died on October 3, 1898[5]. He worked as a zoologist[6], writer[7], explorer[8], Americanist[9], and researcher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Marcos Jiménez de la Espada's place of birth was Cartagena[2].
  • Marcos Jiménez de la Espada died in Madrid[4].
  • Marcos Jiménez de la Espada was born on March 5, 1831[3].
  • Marcos Jiménez de la Espada died on October 3, 1898[5].
  • A child of Marcos Jiménez de la Espada was Gonzalo Jiménez de la Espada[12].
  • Marcos Jiménez de la Espada held citizenship in Spain[13].
  • Marcos Jiménez de la Espada's professions included zoologist[6].
  • Marcos Jiménez de la Espada worked as a writer[7].
  • Marcos Jiménez de la Espada's professions included explorer[8].
  • Marcos Jiménez de la Espada's professions included Americanist[9].
  • Marcos Jiménez de la Espada worked as a researcher[10].
  • Marcos Jiménez de la Espada's professions included scientific collector[14].
  • Marcos Jiménez de la Espada held the position of full professor[15].
  • Marcos Jiménez de la Espada held the position of member of the Real Academia de la Historia[16].
  • Marcos Jiménez de la Espada held the position of member of the Royal Academy of Exact, Physical and Natural Sciences[17].
  • Marcos Jiménez de la Espada held the position of president[18].
  • Among Marcos Jiménez de la Espada's employers was Universidad Central[19].
  • Marcos Jiménez de la Espada was educated at Universidad Central[20].
  • Marcos Jiménez de la Espada's education included a stint at Universidad Central[21].
  • Marcos Jiménez de la Espada was a member of Royal Academy of History[22].
  • Marcos Jiménez de la Espada was a member of Royal Academy of Exact, Physical and Natural Sciences[23].
  • Marcos Jiménez de la Espada was a member of Royal Spanish Society of Natural History[24].
  • Marcos Jiménez de la Espada was a member of American Antiquarian Society[25].
  • Marcos Jiménez de la Espada was a member of Royal Academy of Sciences and Arts of Barcelona[26].
  • Marcos Jiménez de la Espada was a member of Pacific Scientific Commission[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Marcos Jiménez de la Espada was born in Cartagena[2]. He was born on March 5, 1831[3].

Education

Educated at Universidad Central[20], a higher education institution[28], in Spain[29], founded in 1822[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include zoologist[6], writer[7], explorer[8], Americanist[9], researcher[10], and scientific collector[14]. Marcos Jiménez de la Espada was employed by Universidad Central[19]. Positions held include full professor[15], an academic rank[31]; member of the Real Academia de la Historia[16]; member of the Royal Academy of Exact, Physical and Natural Sciences[17]; and president[18], a corporate title[32].

Personal Life

A child of Marcos Jiménez de la Espada was Gonzalo Jiménez de la Espada[12].

Death and Burial

Marcos Jiménez de la Espada died on October 3, 1898[5]. He passed away in Madrid[4].

Why It Matters

Marcos Jiménez de la Espada ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Marcos Jiménez de la Espada born?

Marcos Jiménez de la Espada was born in Cartagena[2].

Where did Marcos Jiménez de la Espada die?

Marcos Jiménez de la Espada passed away in Madrid[4].

What did Marcos Jiménez de la Espada do for work?

Marcos Jiménez de la Espada worked as zoologist[6], writer[7], explorer[8], Americanist[9], and researcher[10].

Where did Marcos Jiménez de la Espada go to school?

Marcos Jiménez de la Espada was educated at Universidad Central[20] and Universidad Central[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . rah.es. rah.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . rac.es. rac.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . rsehn.es. rsehn.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . es.emb-japan.go.jp. Retrieved . es.emb-japan.go.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . pares.mcu.es. Retrieved . pares.mcu.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . archivo.cartagena.es. Retrieved . archivo.cartagena.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. Retrieved . pares.mcu.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . rac.es. rac.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . archivo.cartagena.es. Retrieved . archivo.cartagena.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . 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. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 26d ago · Bosterm · 2026-06-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image Jiménez de la Espada 1831-1898.png, Jimenezespada.jpg
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P18]]: Marcos Jiménez de la Espada 1860s.jpg"
  2. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Copyright status as a creator Q71887839
    Occupation zoologist, writer, explorer +3
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32084|batch #32084]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (26)"
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