François Caron
French explorer (1600-1673)
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Summary
François Caron was born on January 1, 1600[1], in Brussels[2]. He died on April 5, 1673[3], in Lisbon[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], politician[6], writer[7], director general[8], and merchant[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (414 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Child: François Caron[11]
- Country of citizenship: France[12], Dutch Republic[13]
- Position held: Director-General of the French East India Company[14], Governor of Formosa[15], Dutch Opperhoofd in Japan[16]
- Employer: Dutch East India Company[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Commons category: François Caron[19]
- Family name: Caron[20]
- Given name: François[21]
- Work location: Hirado Domain[22]
- Manner of death: accidental death[23]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[25], Dutch[26]
- Commons Creator page: François Caron[27]
- Name in native language: François Caron[28]
Why It Matters
François Caron has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was François Caron born?
François Caron's place of birth was Brussels[2].
Where did François Caron die?
François Caron passed away in Lisbon[4].
What did François Caron do for work?
François Caron worked as an explorer[5], politician[6], writer[7], director general[8], and merchant[9].