Religion · 1917–1980
Óscar Romero — Age & Birthday
Born: 15 August 1917 · Died: 24 March 1980 · Age at death: 62
How old was Óscar Romero when he died?
Óscar Romero died aged 62. He was born on 15 August 1917 and died on 24 March 1980.
Salvadoran archbishop and advocate for the poor
Did you know?He was canonised as a saint in 2018, nearly four decades after he was assassinated while celebrating Mass.
Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (15 August 1917 – 24 March 1980) was a prelate of the Catholic Church in El Salvador; he served as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of San Salvador, the Titular Bishop of Tambeae, as Bishop of Santiago de María, and finally as the fourth Archbishop of San Salvador.
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- Age at death
- 62
- Would be
- 109
- Years since death
- 46
- Born
- August 15, 1917 · Ciudad Barrios, El Salvador
- Died
- March 24, 1980
- Cause of death
- Terrorism, gunshot wound
- Nationality
- Salvadoran
- Known for
- Religion
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- Birth anniversaryÓscar Romero's 110th birthday is in 294 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!110th
- Death anniversaryThe 47th anniversary of Óscar Romero's death is in 150 days. A moment to remember their legacy.47th
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