Hermenegildo Capelo

explorer and Portuguese Naval admiral (1841-1917)
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Hermenegildo Capelo
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Hermenegildo Capelo

Summary

Hermenegildo Capelo is a human[1]. Born in Palmela[2], he… he was born on February 4, 1841[3]. He died in Lisbon[4]. He died on May 4, 1917[5]. He worked as a naval officer[6], explorer[7], soldier[8], sailor[9], and military officer[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Hermenegildo Capelo's place of birth was Palmela[2].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo's place of birth was Lisbon[12].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo died in Lisbon[4].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo was born on February 4, 1841[3].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo was born on January 1, 1841[13].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo died on May 4, 1917[5].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo died on January 1, 1917[14].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo held citizenship in Portugal[15].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo held citizenship in Kingdom of Portugal[16].
  • Portuguese was Hermenegildo Capelo's native language[17].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo worked as a naval officer[6].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo worked as an explorer[7].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo's professions included soldier[8].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo's professions included sailor[9].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo worked as a military officer[10].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo's field of work was exploration[18].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo's field of work was military affairs[19].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo's field of work was navy[20].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo's field of work was nautical expedition[21].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo held the position of ambassador of the Kingdom of Portugal[22].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo was educated at Portuguese Naval School[23].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[24].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo received the Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[25].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[26].
  • Hermenegildo Capelo received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Tower and Sword[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Palmela[2], a freguesia of Portugal[28], in Portugal[29] and Lisbon[12], a city of Portugal[30], in Portugal[31]. Recorded date of birth include February 4, 1841[3] and January 1, 1841[13]. Portuguese was Hermenegildo Capelo's native language[17].

Education

Hermenegildo Capelo's education included a stint at Portuguese Naval School[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naval officer[6], explorer[7], soldier[8], sailor[9], and military officer[10]. Fields of work include exploration[18]; military affairs[19], a concept[32]; navy[20], a military branch[33]; and nautical expedition[21]. Hermenegildo Capelo held the position of ambassador of the Kingdom of Portugal[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[24], a grade of an order[34], in France[35]; Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[25], a science award[36], in France[37], founded in 1829[38]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[26], a grade of an order[39], in Russian Empire[40]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Tower and Sword[27], a grade of an order[41], in Portugal[42]; Grand Cross of the Order of Saint James of the Sword[43], a grade of an order[44], in Portugal[45]; and Grand Cross of the Order of Aviz[46], a grade of an order[47], in Portugal[48].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 4, 1917[5] and January 1, 1917[14]. Hermenegildo Capelo died in Lisbon[4].

Why It Matters

Hermenegildo Capelo has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Hermenegildo Capelo born?

Hermenegildo Capelo's place of birth was Palmela[2].

Where did Hermenegildo Capelo die?

Hermenegildo Capelo died in Lisbon[4].

What did Hermenegildo Capelo do for work?

Hermenegildo Capelo worked as naval officer[6], explorer[7], soldier[8], sailor[9], and military officer[10].

Where did Hermenegildo Capelo go to school?

Hermenegildo Capelo was educated at Portuguese Naval School[23].

What awards did Hermenegildo Capelo receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[24], Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[25], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[26], and Grand Cross of the Order of the Tower and Sword[27].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] ↑ . Zürich Herbaria. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . NUPILL Literatura Digital. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [43] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [46] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [13] ↑ . NUPILL Literatura Digital. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [14] ↑ . NUPILL Literatura Digital. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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. [34] ↑ . 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. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [49] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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