Literature · 1837–1885
Rosalía de Castro — Age & Birthday
Born: 23 February 1837 · Died: 15 July 1885 · Age at death: 48
How old was Rosalía de Castro when she died?
Rosalía de Castro died aged 48. She was born on 23 February 1837 and died on 15 July 1885.
Renowned poet and novelist who led the Galician literary revival
Did you know?She was the first non-royal woman to be featured on a Spanish banknote, appearing on the 500 peseta note.
María Rosalía Rita de Castro (Galician pronunciation:; 23 February 1837 – 15 July 1885) was a Galician poet and novelist, considered one of the most important figures of the 19th-century Spanish literature and modern lyricism.
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- Age at death
- 48
- Years since death
- 141
- Born
- February 23, 1837 · Conxo, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Died
- July 15, 1885
- Cause of death
- Uterine cancer
- Nationality
- Spanish
- Known for
- Literature
Family
- Father
- José Martínez Viojo
- Mother
- María Teresa da Cruz Castro Abadía
- Spouse
- Manuel Murguía
- Children
- Alejandra Murguía, Amara Murguía de Castro, Aura Martínez-Murguía de Castro, Gala Murguía de Castro, Ovidio Murguía de Castro
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