Afonso Gonçalves Baldaia
Portuguese explorer (14__-1481)
1415 — 1481
Quick Facts
Profession
Portuguese explorer (14__-1481)
Born
January 1, 1415
Died
1481 (age ~66)
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
explorer
Kingdom of PortugalBorn in PortoDied in Praia da Vitória
1415
Born in Porto (1415-01-01)
1481
Died in Praia da Vitória
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Afonso Gonçalves Baldaia?+
Afonso Gonçalves Baldaia is Portuguese explorer (14__-1481). Born in 1415.
What does the name Afonso mean?+
The name Afonso means "a male given name, feminine equivalent Afonsa, equivalent to English Alfonso or Alphonse. Etymology: From Afonso, from Alfonsus, Adephonsus, from *𐌰𐌸𐌰𐌻𐌰𐍆𐌿𐌽𐍃. Compare Alfonso.". It is of Portuguese origin.
When was Afonso Gonçalves Baldaia born?+
Afonso Gonçalves Baldaia was born on January 1, 1415.
When did Afonso Gonçalves Baldaia die?+
Afonso Gonçalves Baldaia died in 1481, at approximately 66 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name, feminine equivalent Afonsa, equivalent to English Alfonso or Alphonse. Etymology: From Afonso, from Alfonsus, Adephonsus, from *𐌰𐌸𐌰𐌻𐌰𐍆𐌿𐌽𐍃. Compare Alfonso.
The name Afonso is of Portuguese origin, meaning "a male given name, feminine equivalent Afonsa, equivalent to English Alfonso or Alphonse. Etymology: From Afonso, from Alfonsus, Adephonsus, from *𐌰𐌸𐌰𐌻𐌰𐍆𐌿𐌽𐍃. Compare Alfonso.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Afonso
Afonso — January 1, 1415
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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