About Francisco Calvo Serraller
Lived 1948 – 2018 (aged 70). Francisco Calvo Serraller was a Spanish art historian, essayist, art critic, university teacher and writer.
Francisco Calvo Serraller (19 April 1948 – 16 November 2018 ) was a Spanish art historian.
Life He was born in 1948 in Madrid.
Career Calvo Serraller completed his Doctorate in Philosophy and Literature specializing in History at the Complutense University. He was a member of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando from 2001 until his death. He was Director of the Prado Museum. He was a regular contributor to the newspaper El País, since its founding in 1976.
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Who was Francisco Calvo Serraller?
Spanish art historian (1948-2018)
When was Francisco Calvo Serraller born?
Francisco Calvo Serraller was born on 19 April 1948 in Madrid.
When did Francisco Calvo Serraller die?
Francisco Calvo Serraller died on 16 November 2018 in Madrid.
What was Francisco Calvo Serraller's occupation?
Francisco Calvo Serraller was an art historian, essayist, art critic, university teacher and writer.
What nationality was Francisco Calvo Serraller?
Francisco Calvo Serraller was Spanish.
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