Diego Velázquez
Spanish painter (1599-1660)
1599 — 1660
Quick Facts
Profession
Spanish painter (1599-1660)
Born
June 6, 1599
Died
1660 (age ~61)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
artist, painter, visual artist
SpainBorn in SevilleDied in Madrid
1599
Born in Seville (1599-06-06)
1652
PositionGreat Lodging Master of the Palace
1660
Died in Madrid
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Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez was a Spanish painter, the leading artist in the court of King Philip IV of Spain and Portugal, and of the Spanish Golden Age. He is generally considered one of the greatest artists in the history of Western art.
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Who is Diego Velázquez?+
Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez was a Spanish painter, the leading artist in the court of King Philip IV of Spain and Portugal, and of the Spanish Golden Age. He is generally considered one of the greatest artists in the history of Western 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 Velázquez born?+
Diego Velázquez was born on June 6, 1599.
When did Diego Velázquez die?+
Diego Velázquez died in 1660, at approximately 61 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 — June 6, 1599
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Cib
Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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