João Vaz Corte-Real
Portuguese explorer
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Summary
João Vaz Corte-Real was born on January 1, 1420[1], in Faro[2]. He died on July 2, 1496[3], in Angra do Heroísmo[4]. He worked as an explorer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (601 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Child: Gaspar Corte-Real[7], Miguel Corte-Real[8], Vasco Anes Corte-Real[9]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Portugal[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Commons category: João Vaz Corte-Real[12]
- Family name: Vaz[13], Corte-Real[14]
- Given name: João[15]
- Described by source: Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[16]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Portuguese[17]
Why It Matters
João Vaz Corte-Real has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]
FAQs
Where was João Vaz Corte-Real born?
João Vaz Corte-Real's place of birth was Faro[2].
Where did João Vaz Corte-Real die?
João Vaz Corte-Real died in Angra do Heroísmo[4].
What did João Vaz Corte-Real do for work?
João Vaz Corte-Real worked as an explorer[5].