Benedict the Moor
(1526-1589)

Italian-born African Franciscan friar in Sicily – Benedict the Moor was born in San Fratello (Italian comune) on March 31st, 1526 and died in Palermo (Italian city, capital of Sicily) on April 4th, 1589 at the age of 63. Today Benedict the Moor would be 498 years old.

Age

how old was Benedict the Moor when he died?

Benedict the Moor died in 1589 at the age of 63.

Biographical data

Birthday	March 31st, 1526 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	San Fratello Italian comune
Death Date	April 4th, 1589 (Tuesday)
Death place	Palermo Italian city, capital of Sicily
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aries (The Ram) ♈
Chinese Zodiac	Dog 狗

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Benedict the Moor

Birthday

When was Benedict the Moor born?

Benedict the Moor was born on March 31st, 1526.

Death

When did Benedict the Moor die?

Benedict the Moor died on April 4th, 1589 at the age of 63 in Palermo (Italian city, capital of Sicily). Today Benedict the Moor would be 498 years old.