Diego Columbus
Spanish explorer and son of Christopher Columbus (1479/80–1526)
Biography
Diego Columbus (1479/1480 – February 23, 1526) was a navigator and explorer under the kings of Castile and Aragón. He served as the 2nd admiral of the Indies, 2nd viceroy of the Indies and 4th governor of the Indies as a vassal to the kings of Castile and Aragón. He was the only child of Christopher Columbus by his wife Filipa Moniz Perestrelo.
He was born in Porto Santo, Portugal in 1479 or 1480. He spent most of his adult life trying to regain the titles and privileges granted to his father for his explorations and then denied in 1500. He was greatly aided in this goal by his marriage to María de Toledo y Rojas, niece of the 2nd Duke of Alba, who was the cousin of King Ferdinand.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- Viceroy of the Indies
- Governor of the Indies
- Almirante del Mar Océano
Family
- Spouse(s)
- María Álvarez de Toledo y Rojas
- Children
- Luis Colón de ToledoCristóbal Colón de ToledoIsabel Colón de ToledoJuana Colón de Toledo
- Siblings
- Hernando Colón
Quick answers about Diego Columbus
- How old was Diego Columbus?
- Diego Columbus died on February 23, 1526 at the age of 46.
- When is Diego Columbus's birthday?
- Diego Columbus was born on April 1, 1479.
- Where was Diego Columbus born?
- Diego Columbus was born in Porto Santo.
- What is Diego Columbus's zodiac sign?
- Diego Columbus's zodiac sign is Aries.
- What is Diego Columbus's nationality?
- Diego Columbus is a citizen of Spain.
- What does Diego Columbus do?
- Diego Columbus is known as governor, admiral.
- Who has Diego Columbus been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Diego Columbus's spouse is or was María Álvarez de Toledo y Rojas.
- How many children did Diego Columbus have?
- Wikidata lists 4 children of Diego Columbus.
