Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada
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Summary
Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada was born on 1509[1] in Granada[2]. He died on February 16, 1579[3], in Mariquita[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], military personnel[6], conquistador[7], historian[8], and jurist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,750 views/month, #7,173 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Primary Cathedral of Bogotá[11]
- Father: Luis Ximenez de Quesada[12]
- Mother: Q140626822[13]
- Country of citizenship: Spain[14]
- Field of work: history[15], politics[16], geography[17]
- Position held: Mayor of Bogota[18]
- Employer: Spain[19]
- Educated at: University of Salamanca[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada[22]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant general[23]
- Family name: Jiménez[24]
- Given name: Gonzalo[25]
- Described by source: The New Student's Reference Work[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Peninsular Spanish[27]
- Name in native language: Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada[28]
- Start of work period: 1536[29]
- Sibling: Hernán Pérez de Quesada[30], Q140626892[31]
Why It Matters
Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada born?
Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada was born in Granada[2].
Where did Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada die?
Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada passed away in Mariquita[4].
Who were Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada's parents?
Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada's father was Luis Ximenez de Quesada[12]. Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada's mother was Q140626822[13].
What did Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada do for work?
Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada worked as an explorer[5], military personnel[6], conquistador[7], historian[8], and jurist[9].
Where did Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada go to school?
Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada was educated at University of Salamanca[20].