Gil Eanes

Portuguese explorer
Person human Q360391
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Gil Eanes

Summary

Gil Eanes is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lagos[2]. He died on January 1, 1500[3]. He worked as an explorer[4]. He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5]

Key Facts

  • Gil Eanes was born in Lagos[2].
  • Gil Eanes died on January 1, 1500[3].
  • Gil Eanes held citizenship in Kingdom of Portugal[6].
  • Portuguese was Gil Eanes's native language[7].
  • Gil Eanes's professions included explorer[4].
  • Gil Eanes is recorded as male[8].
  • Gil Eanes's instance of is recorded as human[9].
  • Gil Eanes's Commons category is recorded as Gil Eanes[10].
  • Gil Eanes's family name is recorded as Eanes[11].
  • Gil Eanes's given name is recorded as Gil[12].
  • Gil Eanes's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Portuguese[13].

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Origins and Family

Gil Eanes was born in Lagos[2]. Portuguese was his native language[7].

Career and Affiliations

Gil Eanes worked as an explorer[4].

Death and Burial

Gil Eanes died on January 1, 1500[3].

Why It Matters

Gil Eanes has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[14]

FAQs

Where was Gil Eanes born?

Gil Eanes's place of birth was Lagos[2].

What did Gil Eanes do for work?

Gil Eanes worked as explorer[4].

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  1. 22d ago · MatSuBot bot · 2026-06-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed Portuguese
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