Miguel León Portilla
(1926-2019)

Mexican academic – Miguel León Portilla was born in Mexico City (Capital and largest city of Mexico) on February 22nd, 1926 and died in Mexico City (Capital and largest city of Mexico) on October 1st, 2019 at the age of 93. Today Miguel León Portilla would be 98 years old.

Age

how old was Miguel León Portilla when he died?

Miguel León Portilla died in 2019 at the age of 93.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 22nd, 1926 (Monday)
Place of Birth	Mexico City Capital and largest city of Mexico
Death Date	October 1st, 2019 (Tuesday)
Death place	Mexico City Capital and largest city of Mexico
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Pisces (The Fish) ♓
Chinese Zodiac	Tiger 兎

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Miguel León Portilla

Birthday

When was Miguel León Portilla born?

Miguel León Portilla was born on February 22nd, 1926.

Death

When did Miguel León Portilla die?

Miguel León Portilla died on October 1st, 2019 at the age of 93 in Mexico City (Capital and largest city of Mexico). Today Miguel León Portilla would be 98 years old.