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About Francisco Goya
He was a renowned romantic printmaker and painter who was born into a Spanish lower-middle-class home. He is considered as one of the most successful painters of his time. Due to his passion for painting, he began studying painting right from the age of fourteen.
As a result of his magnificent works, he became a court painter to the Spanish Crown, painting several portraits of the Spanish aristocracy and royalties.
Some years before he passed away, his paintings were referred to as "Black Paintings".
Family Life
He got married to JosefaBayeu in 1773. During their marriage, she got pregnant several times and had a series of miscarriages before having a son called Xavier Bayeu.
Achievements
In 1786, he was appointed court painter to the Spanish Crown.
Trivia
He got sick and went completely deaf before he died.
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F.A.Q. about Francisco Goya
When is his birthday?
Francisco Goya's birthday is on March 30, 1746.
In how many days is his birthday?
Francisco José's birthday is in 3 days
How old was Francisco José when he died?
He was 82 years old.
When did he die?
He died in April 16, 1828.
How old would he be today?
Francisco Goya would be 277 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Francisco José from?
He was born in Fuendetodos.