in 1539
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THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
José de Acosta
Spanish missionary and writer (1539 or 1540–1600)
José de Acosta has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists October 11, 1540 in Medina del Campo.
Born
October 11, 1540
An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.
Died: February 15, 1600
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.
- Birthplace
- Medina del Campo
- Professions
- naturalist, preacher, writer, university teacher, missionary, theologian, historian
- Citizenship
- Spain
Incompatible birth dates
Sources disagree: October 11, 1540 (Spanish Biographical Dictionary) or in 1539 (Czech National Authority Database) or in 1540 (Library of the World's Best Literature; History of Missiology; 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.
in 1540
Precision: year · Rank: normal
Original calendar: Julian. This broad date cannot be represented as a single Gregorian date; the original value is shown.
- Source: Library of the World's Best Literature
- Source: History of Missiology
- Source: Integrated Authority File
All birth date sources
A source is P248 “stated in” or a non-Wikimedia reference URL. Import-only references do not qualify.
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
Where was José de Acosta born?
José de Acosta was born in Medina del Campo.
When did José de Acosta die?
José de Acosta died on February 15, 1600.