THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Diego Columbus

Spanish governor of the Indies and son of Christopher Columbus

Diego Columbus was born on April 10, 1479 in Lisbon, Portugal and died on March 5, 1526, aged 46.

Born

April 10, 1479

Diego Columbus died aged 46.

Died: March 5, 1526

Source:

No external source identified

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Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.

Birthplace
Lisbon, Portugal, Porto Santo
Professions
governor, admiral
Citizenship
Spain

More about Diego Columbus

Zodiac sign
Aries

Family

Mother
Filipa Moniz Perestrelo
Father
Christopher Columbus
Sibling
Hernando Colón

All birth date sources

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Questions people ask

How old was Diego Columbus when they died?

Diego Columbus died aged 46.

When is Diego Columbus’s birthday?

Diego Columbus’s recorded birthday is April 10.

Where was Diego Columbus born?

Diego Columbus was born in Lisbon, Portugal; Porto Santo.

When did Diego Columbus die?

Diego Columbus died on March 5, 1526.