Tomé Pires
Portuguese apothecary and diplomat
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Summary
Tomé Pires was born on January 1, 1468[1], in Lisbon[2]. He died on January 1, 1540[3], in Sin[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], apothecary[6], diplomat[7], pharmacist[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (525 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1465[11]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Portugal[12]
- Position held: ambassador of the Kingdom of Portugal[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Family name: Pires[15]
- Given name: Tomé[16]
- Described at URL: https://dicionario.ciuhct.org/pires-tome/[17]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Portuguese[18], Latin[19]
- Name in native language: Tomé Pires[20]
- Has works in the collection: Macau Scientific and Cultural Centre Museum[21]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[22]
Why It Matters
Tomé Pires has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
FAQs
Where was Tomé Pires born?
Tomé Pires's place of birth was Lisbon[2].
Where did Tomé Pires die?
Tomé Pires passed away in Sin[4].
What did Tomé Pires do for work?
Tomé Pires worked as an explorer[5], apothecary[6], diplomat[7], pharmacist[8], and writer[9].