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Raphael - Dates of birth and death

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There is confusion about Raphael's birth and death dates. Sources variously state: (a) he died on his 37th birthday; (b) he died on the eve of his 37th birthday; (c) both his dates of birth and death were Good Friday; and (d) there have been mistakes in converting from the Julian Calendar to the Gregorian Calendar The Gregorian calendar was introduced 62 years after Raphael's death, so the question of conversion between that calendar and the Julian calendar does not arise. The facts seem to be that: he was born on Good Friday, 6 April 1483 he di ...

Raphael: Encyclopedia II - Raphael - Dates of birth and death

Raphael - Dates of birth and death

The Gregorian calendar was introduced 62 years after Raphael's death, so the question of conversion between that calendar and the Julian calendar does not arise.

The facts seem to be that:

he was born on Good Friday, 6 April 1483
he died on his 37th birthday, Sunday, 6 April 1520

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