About Diego de Melo Coutinho
Lived 1450 – 1600. Diego de Melo Coutinho was a Portuguese explorer.
Diogo de Melo Coutinho was a Portuguese navigator, co-discoverer of the Azores Islands.
Biography Born about 1450 in Portugal, of noble family Diogo de Melo married to Joana de Carvalho, also daughter of nobles.
Diogo de Melo Coutinho was the discoverer of the Azores Islands together with Gonçalo Velho Cabral.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Diego de Melo Coutinho?
Portuguese explorer
When was Diego de Melo Coutinho born?
Diego de Melo Coutinho was born in 1450 in Portugal.
When did Diego de Melo Coutinho die?
Diego de Melo Coutinho died in 1600.
What was Diego de Melo Coutinho's occupation?
Diego de Melo Coutinho was an explorer.
What nationality was Diego de Melo Coutinho?
Diego de Melo Coutinho was Portuguese.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Diego de Melo Coutinho
· DBpedia: Diogo de Melo Coutinho (15th century)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Diego de Melo Coutinho. https://biography.guide/diego-de-melo-coutinho/
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