Ricardo Palma

Peruvian historian (1833-1919)
Person human Q562178
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Ricardo Palma

Summary

Ricardo Palma is a human[1]. Born in Lima[2], he… he was born on February 7, 1833[3]. He passed away in Lima[4]. He died on October 6, 1919[5]. He worked as a lexicographer[6], librarian[7], historian[8], writer[9], and journalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (136 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lima[2], Ricardo Palma…
  • Ricardo Palma passed away in Lima[4].
  • Ricardo Palma was born on February 7, 1833[3].
  • Ricardo Palma died on October 6, 1919[5].
  • Burial took place at Presbítero Matias Maestro[12].
  • A child of Ricardo Palma was Clemente Palma[13].
  • A child of Ricardo Palma was Angélica Palma[14].
  • Ricardo Palma held citizenship in Peru[15].
  • Ricardo Palma worked as a lexicographer[6].
  • Ricardo Palma's professions included librarian[7].
  • Ricardo Palma's professions included historian[8].
  • Ricardo Palma's professions included writer[9].
  • Ricardo Palma's professions included journalist[10].
  • Ricardo Palma's professions included politician[16].
  • Ricardo Palma was educated at National University of San Marcos[17].
  • Ricardo Palma received the Palmas Magisteriales[18].
  • Ricardo Palma was a member of Royal Spanish Academy[19].
  • Ricardo Palma is recorded as male[20].
  • Ricardo Palma's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Ricardo Palma is associated with the Romanticism movement[22].
  • Ricardo Palma is associated with the literary Costumbrism movement[23].
  • Ricardo Palma's Commons category is recorded as Ricardo Palma[24].
  • Ricardo Palma's family name is recorded as Palma[25].
  • Ricardo Palma's given name is recorded as Ricardo[26].
  • Ricardo Palma's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[27].

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Origins and Family

Ricardo Palma's place of birth was Lima[2]. He was born on February 7, 1833[3].

Education

Ricardo Palma's education included a stint at National University of San Marcos[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lexicographer[6], librarian[7], historian[8], writer[9], journalist[10], and politician[16].

Recognition

Ricardo Palma received the Palmas Magisteriales[18].

Personal Life

Children include Clemente Palma[13], a literary critic[28], 1872–1946[29], of Peru[30] and Angélica Palma[14], a journalist[31], 1878–1935[32], of Peru[33].

Death and Burial

Ricardo Palma died on October 6, 1919[5]. He passed away in Lima[4]. He is buried at Presbítero Matias Maestro[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ricardo Palma include Ricardo Palma University[34], a university[35], in Peru[36], founded in 1969[37] and Ricardo Palma District[38], a district of Peru[39], in Peru[40].

Why It Matters

Ricardo Palma ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (136 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

Works attributed to him include Peruvian Traditions[43], a literary work[44]. Entities named for him include Ricardo Palma University[34], a university[35], in Peru[36], founded in 1969[37] and Ricardo Palma District[38], a district of Peru[39], in Peru[40].

FAQs

Where was Ricardo Palma born?

Ricardo Palma was born in Lima[2].

Where did Ricardo Palma die?

Ricardo Palma died in Lima[4].

What did Ricardo Palma do for work?

Ricardo Palma worked as lexicographer[6], librarian[7], historian[8], writer[9], and journalist[10].

Where did Ricardo Palma go to school?

Ricardo Palma was educated at National University of San Marcos[17].

What awards did Ricardo Palma receive?

Honors received include Palmas Magisteriales[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . minedu.gob.pe. Retrieved . minedu.gob.pe. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [19] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [43] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . 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. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . 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. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation lexicographer, librarian, historian +3
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  2. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp02476481
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