Vicente Yáñez Pinzón
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Summary
Vicente Yáñez Pinzón was born on 1462[1] in Palos de la Frontera[2]. He died on 1600[3] in Triana[4]. He worked as an explorer[5] and sailor[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,790 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Crown of Castile[8]
- Position held: Spanish governor of Puerto Rico[9]
- Member of: Pinzón brothers[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Commons category: Vicente Yáñez Pinzón[12]
- Family name: Pinzón[13]
- Given name: Vicente[14]
- Significant event: first voyage of Christopher Columbus[15]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[16]
- Birth name: Vicente Yáñez Pinzón[17]
- Sibling: Martín Alonso Pinzón[18], Francisco Martín Pinzón[19]
- Patronym or matronym: Yáñez[20]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Vicente Yáñez Pinzón include Pinzón Island[21], a volcano[22], in Ecuador[23].
Why It Matters
Vicente Yáñez Pinzón has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
Entities named for him include Pinzón Island[21], a volcano[22], in Ecuador[23].
FAQs
Where was Vicente Yáñez Pinzón born?
Vicente Yáñez Pinzón's place of birth was Palos de la Frontera[2].
Where did Vicente Yáñez Pinzón die?
Vicente Yáñez Pinzón died in Triana[4].
What did Vicente Yáñez Pinzón do for work?
Vicente Yáñez Pinzón worked as an explorer[5] and sailor[6].