Miguel López de Legazpi
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Summary
Miguel López de Legazpi is a human[1]. His place of birth was Zumarraga[2]. He was born on June 12, 1502[3]. He passed away in Manila[4]. He died on August 20, 1572[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], military personnel[7], politician[8], conquistador[9], and discoverer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,470 views/month, #7,051 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Miguel López de Legazpi's place of birth was Zumarraga[2].
- Miguel López de Legazpi died in Manila[4].
- Miguel López de Legazpi was born on June 12, 1502[3].
- Miguel López de Legazpi died on August 20, 1572[5].
- Miguel López de Legazpi is buried at San Agustin Church[12].
- Miguel López de Legazpi held citizenship in Crown of Castile[13].
- Miguel López de Legazpi's professions included explorer[6].
- Miguel López de Legazpi's professions included military personnel[7].
- Miguel López de Legazpi's professions included politician[8].
- Miguel López de Legazpi's professions included conquistador[9].
- Miguel López de Legazpi's professions included discoverer[10].
- Miguel López de Legazpi held the position of Governor-General of the Philippines[14].
- Miguel López de Legazpi's education included a stint at University of Salamanca[15].
- Miguel López de Legazpi is recorded as male[16].
- Miguel López de Legazpi's instance of is recorded as human[17].
- Miguel López de Legazpi's military branch is recorded as Spanish Navy[18].
- Miguel López de Legazpi's Commons category is recorded as Miguel López de Legazpi[19].
- Miguel López de Legazpi's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[20].
- Miguel López de Legazpi's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[21].
- Miguel López de Legazpi's given name is recorded as Miguel[22].
- Miguel López de Legazpi's allegiance is recorded as Spanish Empire[23].
- Miguel López de Legazpi's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Spanish[24].
- Miguel López de Legazpi's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Italian[25].
- Miguel López de Legazpi's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Portuguese[26].
- Miguel López de Legazpi's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Tagalog[27].
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Origins and Family
Miguel López de Legazpi's place of birth was Zumarraga[2]. He was born on June 12, 1502[3].
Education
Miguel López de Legazpi's education included a stint at University of Salamanca[15].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include explorer[6], military personnel[7], politician[8], conquistador[9], and discoverer[10]. Miguel López de Legazpi held the position of Governor-General of the Philippines[14].
Death and Burial
Miguel López de Legazpi died on August 20, 1572[5]. He passed away in Manila[4]. He is buried at San Agustin Church[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Miguel López de Legazpi include Legazpi[28], a component city[29], in Philippines[30], founded in 1616[31].
Why It Matters
Miguel López de Legazpi ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,470 views/month, #7,051 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
He is credited with the discovery of Okinotorishima[34], an island[35], in Japan[36]. Entities named for him include Legazpi[28], a component city[29], in Philippines[30], founded in 1616[31].
FAQs
Where was Miguel López de Legazpi born?
Born in Zumarraga[2].
Where did Miguel López de Legazpi die?
Miguel López de Legazpi passed away in Manila[4].
What did Miguel López de Legazpi do for work?
Miguel López de Legazpi worked as explorer[6], military personnel[7], politician[8], conquistador[9], and discoverer[10].
Where did Miguel López de Legazpi go to school?
Miguel López de Legazpi was educated at University of Salamanca[15].
What did Miguel López de Legazpi discover?
Miguel López de Legazpi is credited as discoverer of Okinotorishima[34].