Diogo Cão
Portuguese explorer
1452 — 1486
Quick Facts
Profession
Portuguese explorer
Born
January 1, 1452
Died
1486 (age ~34)
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
explorer
Kingdom of PortugalBorn in Vila Real
1452
Born in Vila Real (1452-01-01)
1486
Died
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Diogo Cão, also known as Diogo Cam, was a Portuguese mariner and one of the most notable explorers of the fifteenth century. He made two voyages along the west coast of Africa in the 1480s, exploring the Congo River and the coasts of present-day Angola and Namibia.
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Who is Diogo Cão?+
Diogo Cão, also known as Diogo Cam, was a Portuguese mariner and one of the most notable explorers of the fifteenth century. He made two voyages along the west coast of Africa in the 1480s, exploring the Congo River and the coasts of present-day Angola and Namibia.
What does the name Diogo mean?+
The name Diogo means "a male given name. Etymology: The Portuguese equivalent of Diego, from Diago, from Didacus. The change from -a- to -o- in Portuguese is irregular, and has been explained as avoiding homonymy with Diago < diaconus.". It is of Portuguese origin.
When was Diogo Cão born?+
Diogo Cão was born on January 1, 1452.
When did Diogo Cão die?+
Diogo Cão died in 1486, at approximately 34 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name. Etymology: The Portuguese equivalent of Diego, from Diago, from Didacus. The change from -a- to -o- in Portuguese is irregular, and has been explained as avoiding homonymy with Diago < diaconus.
The name Diogo is of Portuguese origin, meaning "a male given name. Etymology: The Portuguese equivalent of Diego, from Diago, from Didacus. The change from -a- to -o- in Portuguese is irregular, and has been explained as avoiding homonymy with Diago < diaconus.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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