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Albrecht Dürer

German painter, printmaker, mathematician, and theorist (1471-1528)

Albrecht Dürer was born on May 30, 1471 in Nuremberg, Germany and died on April 16, 1528, aged 56.

Born

May 30, 1471

Albrecht Dürer died aged 56.

Died: April 16, 1528

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Birthplace
Nuremberg, Germany
Professions
mathematician, painter, wood engraver, art theorist, illustrator, copper engraver, printmaker, goldsmith, exlibrist, engraver, draftsperson, designer, illuminator
Citizenship
Duchy of Bavaria

More about Albrecht Dürer

Zodiac sign
Gemini

Family

Father
Albrecht Dürer the Elder
Sibling
Hans Dürer the Younger
Spouse
Agnes Dürer

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Questions people ask

How old was Albrecht Dürer when they died?

Albrecht Dürer died aged 56.

When is Albrecht Dürer’s birthday?

Albrecht Dürer’s recorded birthday is May 30.

Where was Albrecht Dürer born?

Albrecht Dürer was born in Nuremberg, Germany.

When did Albrecht Dürer die?

Albrecht Dürer died on April 16, 1528.