Nicolas Durand de Villegaignon

French admiral
Person human Q727076
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Nicolas Durand de Villegaignon

Summary

Nicolas Durand de Villegaignon is a human[1]. Born in Provins[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1510[3]. He died in Q2985811[4]. He died on January 9, 1571[5]. He worked as an explorer[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (136 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Provins[2], Nicolas Durand de Villegaignon…
  • Nicolas Durand de Villegaignon died in Q2985811[4].
  • Nicolas Durand de Villegaignon was born on January 1, 1510[3].
  • Nicolas Durand de Villegaignon died on January 9, 1571[5].
  • Nicolas Durand de Villegaignon held citizenship in France[9].
  • Nicolas Durand de Villegaignon worked as an explorer[6].
  • Nicolas Durand de Villegaignon worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Nicolas Durand de Villegaignon held the position of governor[10].
  • Nicolas Durand de Villegaignon received the Sovereign Military Order of Malta[11].
  • Nicolas Durand de Villegaignon is recorded as male[12].
  • Nicolas Durand de Villegaignon's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Nicolas Durand de Villegaignon's Commons category is recorded as Nicolas Durand de Villegagnon[14].
  • Nicolas Durand de Villegaignon's military, police or special rank is recorded as vice admiral[15].
  • Nicolas Durand de Villegaignon was part of the conflict Algiers expedition[16].
  • Nicolas Durand de Villegaignon's family name is recorded as Durand[17].
  • Nicolas Durand de Villegaignon's given name is recorded as Nicolas[18].
  • Nicolas Durand de Villegaignon's allegiance is recorded as Kingdom of France[19].
  • Nicolas Durand de Villegaignon's allegiance is recorded as Knights Hospitaller[20].
  • Nicolas Durand de Villegaignon's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21].
  • Nicolas Durand de Villegaignon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[22].
  • Nicolas Durand de Villegaignon's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Nicolas Durand de Villegagnon'}[23].

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Origins and Family

Nicolas Durand de Villegaignon's place of birth was Provins[2]. He was born on January 1, 1510[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6] and military personnel[7]. Nicolas Durand de Villegaignon held the position of governor[10].

Recognition

Nicolas Durand de Villegaignon received the Sovereign Military Order of Malta[11].

Death and Burial

Nicolas Durand de Villegaignon died on January 9, 1571[5]. He died in Q2985811[4].

Why It Matters

Nicolas Durand de Villegaignon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (136 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Nicolas Durand de Villegaignon born?

Nicolas Durand de Villegaignon's place of birth was Provins[2].

Where did Nicolas Durand de Villegaignon die?

Nicolas Durand de Villegaignon passed away in Q2985811[4].

What did Nicolas Durand de Villegaignon do for work?

Nicolas Durand de Villegaignon worked as explorer[6] and military personnel[7].

What awards did Nicolas Durand de Villegaignon receive?

Honors received include Sovereign Military Order of Malta[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 25d ago · Reinheitsgebot · 2026-05-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Copyright status as a creator Q71887839
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  2. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Nicolas
    Place of death Q2985811
    Instance of human
    Position held governor
    + 17 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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