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Diego Columbus
Spanish governor of the Indies and son of Christopher Columbus.
The record
Diego Columbus was a Spanish governor of the Indies and son of Christopher Columbus. Born on 1 April 1479 in Porto Santo, Columbus died on 23 February 1526 in Montalbán at the age of 46.
Positions held include Governor of the Indies (1508–1515), Viceroy of the Indies (1511–1526) and Governor of the Indies (1520–1524).
With a Wikipedia article in 26 languages, Diego Columbus is No. 22,972 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 1 April 1479, Porto Santo
- Died
- 23 February 1526, Montalbán (aged 46)
- Country
- Spain
- Known as
- Governor, admiral
- Field
- Military
- Languages
- Spanish
- Wikipedia editions
- 26
Did you know
29
Was 29 when first governor of the Indies (1508).
46
Lived to 46.
1 Apr
Shares a birthday with Otto von Bismarck and Wangari Muta Maathai.
26
Has a Wikipedia article in 26 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1508–1515Governor of the Indies
- 1511–1526Viceroy of the Indies
- 1520–1524Governor of the Indies
- —Almirante del Mar Océano
Connections
Diego Columbus
- FatherChristopher Columbus
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