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At what age did the Renaissance painter Raphael die after a sudden illness in 1520?
Answer
37
Raphael was born on April 6, 1483, and died on April 6, 1520, meaning he passed away on his 37th birthday after a brief illness.
💡 Did you know?
Raphael died at 37 after a brief illness, possibly untreated because Renaissance physicians believed his symptoms required bloodletting—the opposite of what he actually needed.
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