THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Hernando Colón
Spanish bibliophile and cosmographer, the second son of Christopher Columbus (1488-1539)
Hernando Colón was born on August 24, 1488 in Córdoba and died on July 22, 1539, aged 50.
Born
August 24, 1488
Hernando Colón died aged 50.
Died: July 22, 1539
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.
- Birthplace
- Córdoba
- Professions
- seafarer, biographer, librarian, painter, explorer, mathematician
- Citizenship
- Spain
More about Hernando Colón
- Zodiac sign
- Virgo
Family
- Sibling
- Diego Columbus
- Father
- Christopher Columbus
- Mother
- Beatriz Enríquez de Arana
All birth date sources
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Questions people ask
How old was Hernando Colón when they died?
Hernando Colón died aged 50.
When is Hernando Colón’s birthday?
Hernando Colón’s recorded birthday is August 24.
Where was Hernando Colón born?
Hernando Colón was born in Córdoba.
When did Hernando Colón die?
Hernando Colón died on July 22, 1539.