José Gómez Ortega
(1895-1920)

Joselito, Torero Spanish Bullfighter Joselito Foto: Diego Calvache Gómez de Mercado (1882-1919) / Public Domain

Spanish bullfighter (1895-1920) – José Gómez Ortega was born in Seville (Municipality of Andalusia, Spain) on May 8th, 1895 and died in Plaza de toros La Caprichosa (Bullring in Talavera de la Reina, Spain) on May 16th, 1920 at the age of 25. Today José Gómez Ortega would be 128 years old.

Age

how old was José Gómez Ortega when he died?

José Gómez Ortega died in 1920 at the age of 25.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 8th, 1895 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Seville Municipality of Andalusia, Spain
Death Date	May 16th, 1920 (Sunday)
Death place	Plaza de toros La Caprichosa Bullring in Talavera de la Reina, Spain
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Taurus (The Bull) ♉
Chinese Zodiac	Goat 羊

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José Gómez Ortega

Birthday

When was José Gómez Ortega born?

José Gómez Ortega was born on May 8th, 1895.

Death

When did José Gómez Ortega die?

José Gómez Ortega died on May 16th, 1920 at the age of 25 in Plaza de toros La Caprichosa (Bullring in Talavera de la Reina, Spain). Today José Gómez Ortega would be 128 years old.