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John of the Cross — Age & Birthday

Born: 24 June 1542 · Died: 14 December 1591 · Age at death: 49

How old was John of the Cross when he died?

John of the Cross died aged 49. He was born on 24 June 1542 and died on 14 December 1591.

Spanish mystic and poet who reformed the Carmelite order

Did you know?He wrote most of his famous poetry while being held in a tiny prison cell by rival friars.

St. John of the Cross (Spanish: Juan de la Cruz; Latin: Ioannes a Cruce; né Juan de Yepes y Álvarez; 24 June 1542 – 14 December 1591) was a Spanish Catholic priest, mystic, and Carmelite friar.

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Age at death: 49
Years since death: 434

Born: June 24, 1542 · Fontiveros, Spain
Died: December 14, 1591
Cause of death: Streptococcal infection
Nationality: Crown of Castile
Known for: Religion, Literature

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