Diogo Dias
Portuguese explorer
1450 — 1500
Quick Facts
Profession
Portuguese explorer
Born
January 1, 1450
Died
1500 (age ~50)
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
explorer
Kingdom of PortugalBorn in Algarve
1450
Born in Algarve (1450-01-01)
1500
Died
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This is a list of maritime explorers. The list includes explorers who have substantially contributed to human knowledge of the planet's geography, weather, biodiversity, and human cultures, or who have significantly contributed to the expansion of trade and communication between populations.
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Who is Diogo Dias?+
This is a list of maritime explorers. The list includes explorers who have substantially contributed to human knowledge of the planet's geography, weather, biodiversity, and human cultures, or who have significantly contributed to the expansion of trade and communication between populations.
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 Dias born?+
Diogo Dias was born on January 1, 1450.
When did Diogo Dias die?+
Diogo Dias died in 1500, at approximately 50 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
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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