Pedro Menéndez de Avilés
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Summary
Pedro Menéndez de Avilés was born on February 15, 1519[1], in Avilés[2]. He died on September 17, 1574[3], in Santander[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], military personnel[6], sailor[7], and naval officer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,397 views/month, #7,179 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Spain[10]
- Position held: Governor of Cuba[11], Royal Governor of La Florida[12], adelantado of Spanish Florida[13]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of Santiago[14]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: Pedro Menéndez de Avilés[17]
- Military, police or special rank: general[18]
- Cause of death: typhus[19]
- Given name: Pedro[20]
- Relative: Jorge Ilegal[21]
- Manner of death: natural causes[22]
- Described by source: Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[23], Pedro Menéndez de Avilés (portrait)[24], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[26]
- P14608: 119292149[27]
Why It Matters
Pedro Menéndez de Avilés has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Pedro Menéndez de Avilés born?
Pedro Menéndez de Avilés was born in Avilés[2].
Where did Pedro Menéndez de Avilés die?
Pedro Menéndez de Avilés died in Santander[4].
What did Pedro Menéndez de Avilés do for work?
Pedro Menéndez de Avilés worked as an explorer[5], military personnel[6], sailor[7], and naval officer[8].
What awards did Pedro Menéndez de Avilés receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of Santiago[14].