THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
John of the Cross
Spanish mystic and Roman Catholic saint (1542–1591)
John of the Cross was born on July 4, 1542 in Fontiveros and died on December 14, 1591, aged 49.
Born
July 4, 1542
John of the Cross died aged 49.
Died: December 14, 1591
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.
- Birthplace
- Fontiveros
- Professions
- poet, mystic, friar, librettist, Doctor of the Church, writer, Catholic priest
- Citizenship
- Crown of Castile
More about John of the Cross
- Zodiac sign
- Cancer
- Birth name
- Juan de Yepes Álvarez
All birth date sources
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Questions people ask
How old was John of the Cross when they died?
John of the Cross died aged 49.
When is John of the Cross’s birthday?
John of the Cross’s recorded birthday is July 4.
Where was John of the Cross born?
John of the Cross was born in Fontiveros.
What was John of the Cross’s name at birth?
John of the Cross’s recorded birth name is Juan de Yepes Álvarez.
When did John of the Cross die?
John of the Cross died on December 14, 1591.