Martín Codax

Galician joglar; composer of seven cantigas d'amigo
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Martín Codax

Summary

Martín Codax is a human[1]. His place of birth was Vigo[2]. He was born on January 1, 1300[3]. He died on 1400[4]. He worked as a jongleur[5], poet[6], political writer[7], composer[8], and lyricist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Martín Codax's place of birth was Vigo[2].
  • Martín Codax was born on January 1, 1300[3].
  • Martín Codax died on 1400[4].
  • Martín Codax held citizenship in Kingdom of Galicia[11].
  • Martín Codax is identified as part of the Galicians ethnic group[12].
  • Martín Codax worked as a jongleur[5].
  • Martín Codax's professions included poet[6].
  • Martín Codax worked as a political writer[7].
  • Martín Codax worked as a composer[8].
  • Martín Codax worked as a lyricist[9].
  • A notable work attributed to Martín Codax is Ondas do mar de vigo[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Martín Codax is Mandadei comigo[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Martín Codax is Mia yrmana fremosa[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Martín Codax is Ay Deus[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Martín Codax is Quantas sabedes amar amigo[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Martín Codax is Eno sagrado en uigo[18].
  • Martín Codax received the Galician Literature Day[19].
  • Martín Codax is recorded as male[20].
  • Martín Codax's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Martín Codax's genre is cantiga de amigo[22].
  • Martín Codax's Commons category is recorded as Martín Codax[23].
  • Martín Codax's given name is recorded as Martín[24].
  • Martín Codax's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Martín Codax[25].
  • Martín Codax's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Spanish[26].
  • Martín Codax's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Galician[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Martín Codax was born in Vigo[2]. He was born on January 1, 1300[3]. He is identified as part of the Galicians ethnic group[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include jongleur[5], poet[6], political writer[7], composer[8], and lyricist[9].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Ondas do mar de vigo[13], a literary work[28]; Mandadei comigo[14], a literary work[29]; Mia yrmana fremosa[15], a literary work[30]; Ay Deus[16], a literary work[31], in Portugal[32]; Quantas sabedes amar amigo[17], a literary work[33]; and Eno sagrado en uigo[18], a literary work[34].

Recognition

Martín Codax received the Galician Literature Day[19].

Death and Burial

Martín Codax died on 1400[4].

Why It Matters

Martín Codax ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

Works attributed to him include Ondas do mar de vigo[37], a literary work[38] and Mia yrmana fremosa[39], a literary work[40].

FAQs

Where was Martín Codax born?

Martín Codax's place of birth was Vigo[2].

What did Martín Codax do for work?

Martín Codax worked as jongleur[5], poet[6], political writer[7], composer[8], and lyricist[9].

What awards did Martín Codax receive?

Honors received include Galician Literature Day[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [22] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . academia.gal. academia.gal. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [18] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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