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Bartolomé Esteban Murillo

Spanish Baroque painter (1617–1682)

Bartolomé Esteban Murillo has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists in December 1617 in Seville.

Born

in December 1617

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: April 3, 1682

Source:

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Birthplace
Seville
Professions
painter
Citizenship
Spain

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: in December 1617 (National Gallery of Art - Collection) or December 31, 1617 (BeWeB) or in 1617 (collectiegelderland.nl) or January 1, 1618 (The Fine Art Archive).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

December 31, 1617

Precision: day · Rank: normal

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Questions people ask

Where was Bartolomé Esteban Murillo born?

Bartolomé Esteban Murillo was born in Seville.

When did Bartolomé Esteban Murillo die?

Bartolomé Esteban Murillo died on April 3, 1682.