Raphael

: This article is about the Renaissance artist. For other uses, please see Raphael (disambiguation).

Dates of birth and death

There is often confusion about Raphael's dates. Sources variously say: (a) Raphael 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.

Related Topics:
Good Friday - Julian Calendar - Gregorian Calendar

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To begin with, the Gregorian Calendar has no relevance to Raphael. It was not introduced until 62 years after his death, and it was not retrospective. Only the Julian Calendar applies to Raphael.

Related Topics:
Gregorian Calendar - Julian Calendar

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The truth seems to be as follows:

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• Raphael was born on Sunday April 6 1483.
• He died on his 37th birthday, Good Friday April 6 1520.