Damião de Góis

Portuguese philosopher

Damião de Góis was born on February 2, 1502 (Julian calendar) in Alenquer and died on January 30, 1574 (Julian calendar) in Alenquer, aged 71. Recorded occupations: humanist, historian, translator, composer, Bible translator and diplomat. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Portugal. Educated at University of Padua.

Born

February 2, 1502 (Julian calendar) · Alenquer

Died

January 30, 1574 (Julian calendar) · Alenquer

Age at death

71

Citizenship

Kingdom of Portugal

Occupations

humanist, historian, translator, composer, Bible translator, diplomat

Education

University of Padua

Wikipedia editions

19 languages

Signature licence

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