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Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar

11th century Castilian nobleman and military leader

Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists in 1043 in Vivar del Cid, Spain.

Born

in 1043

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

Died: July 10, 1099

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Birthplace
Vivar del Cid, Spain
Professions
knight, military leader, military personnel, politician, mercenary
Citizenship
Kingdom of Castile

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: in 1043 (WikiTree) or in 1048 (No external source identified).

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.

in 1048

Precision: year · Rank: normal

Original calendar: Julian. This broad date cannot be represented as a single Gregorian date; the original value is shown.

No external source identified

    No external source identified

    More about Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar

    Birth name
    Ruderico Didaz
    Pseudonyms
    El Campeador, El Cid Campeador (Main edgar), El Cid

    Family

    Spouse
    Jimena Díaz

    All birth date sources

    A source is P248 “stated in” or a non-Wikimedia reference URL. Import-only references do not qualify.

    Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

    Questions people ask

    Where was Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar born?

    Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar was born in Vivar del Cid, Spain.

    What was Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar’s name at birth?

    Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar’s recorded birth name is Ruderico Didaz.

    When did Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar die?

    Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar died on July 10, 1099.