THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Félix de Azara

Spanish scientist (1742-1821)

Félix de Azara has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists May 18, 1742 in Barbuñales.

Born

May 18, 1742

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: October 20, 1821

Birthplace
Barbuñales, Spain
Professions
traveler, anthropologist, cartographer, ornithologist, writer, geographer, botanist, military personnel, explorer, naturalist, military officer, engineer
Citizenship
Spain

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: May 18, 1742 (Spanish Biographical Dictionary; Autores.uy; Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers) or May 18, 1746 (Integrated Authority File).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

More about Félix de Azara

Birth name
Félix de Azara y Perera

Family

Sibling
José Nicolás de Azara

All birth date sources

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Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

Questions people ask

Where was Félix de Azara born?

Félix de Azara was born in Barbuñales; Spain.

What was Félix de Azara’s name at birth?

Félix de Azara’s recorded birth name is Félix de Azara y Perera.

When did Félix de Azara die?

Félix de Azara died on October 20, 1821.