Diego Velázquez
(1599-1660)

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Spanish painter (1599-1660) – Diego Velázquez was born in Seville (Municipality of Andalusia, Spain) on June 6th, 1599 and died in Madrid (Municipality and capital of Spain) on August 6th, 1660 at the age of 61. Today Diego Velázquez would be 424 years old.

Age

how old was Diego Velázquez when he died?

Diego Velázquez died in 1660 at the age of 61.

Biographical data

Birthday	June 6th, 1599 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	Seville Municipality of Andalusia, Spain
Death Date	August 6th, 1660 (Friday)
Death place	Madrid Municipality and capital of Spain
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Gemini (The Twins) ♊
Chinese Zodiac	Pig 豬

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Diego Velázquez

Birthday

When was Diego Velázquez born?

Diego Velázquez was born on June 6th, 1599.

Death

When did Diego Velázquez die?

Diego Velázquez died on August 6th, 1660 at the age of 61 in Madrid (Municipality and capital of Spain). Today Diego Velázquez would be 424 years old.