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Silvestre Vélez de Escalante

1750 – 1780

Spanish missionary

Missionary Explorer Discoverer
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About Silvestre Vélez de Escalante

Lived 1750 – 1780 (aged 29–30). Silvestre Vélez de Escalante was a Spanish missionary, explorer and discoverer.

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Important facts

Born
1750, Valdáliga
Birth century
18th century
Died
1780, Parral
Occupation
Missionary, explorer, discoverer
Nationality
Spain
Also known as
Silvestre Velez de Escalante

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Silvestre Vélez de Escalante?

Spanish missionary

When was Silvestre Vélez de Escalante born?

Silvestre Vélez de Escalante was born in 1750 in Valdáliga.

When did Silvestre Vélez de Escalante die?

Silvestre Vélez de Escalante died in 1780 in Parral.

What was Silvestre Vélez de Escalante's occupation?

Silvestre Vélez de Escalante was a missionary, explorer and discoverer.

What nationality was Silvestre Vélez de Escalante?

Silvestre Vélez de Escalante was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Silvestre Vélez de Escalante

· Wikidata: Q900319

· DBpedia: Silvestre Vélez de Escalante

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