Diego Rivera
Mexican muralist (1886–1957)
1886 — 1957
Quick Facts
Profession
Mexican muralist (1886–1957)
Born
December 8, 1886
Died
1957 (age ~71)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
painter, sculptor, muralist
MexicoBorn in GuanajuatoDied in Coyoacán
1886
Born in Guanajuato (1886-12-08)
1896
EducationStudied at Academy of San Carlos (1896–1907)
1931
Notable workThe Making of a Fresco Showing the Building of a City
1931
Notable workAllegory of California
1935
Notable workThe History of Mexico
1950
AwardNational Prize for Arts and Sciences
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Diego María de la Concepción Juan Nepomuceno Estanislao de la Rivera y Barrientos Acosta y Rodríguez was a Mexican painter. His large frescoes helped establish the mural movement in Mexican and international art.
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Who is Diego Rivera?+
Diego María de la Concepción Juan Nepomuceno Estanislao de la Rivera y Barrientos Acosta y Rodríguez was a Mexican painter. His large frescoes helped establish the mural movement in Mexican and international art.
What does the name Diego mean?+
The name Diego means "A male given name from Spanish Diego.. Etymology: Diego, from an Iberian Didacus, of uncertain origin.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Diego Rivera born?+
Diego Rivera was born on December 8, 1886.
When did Diego Rivera die?+
Diego Rivera died in 1957, at approximately 71 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish Diego.. Etymology: Diego, from an Iberian Didacus, of uncertain origin.
The name Diego is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish Diego.. Etymology: Diego, from an Iberian Didacus, of uncertain origin.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Diego — December 8, 1886
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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