About Paco de Lucena
Lived 1859 – 1898 (aged 38). Paco de Lucena was a Spanish tocaor, barber and musician.
Paco de Lucena, born Francisco Díaz Fernández (1859 – 1898 in Lucena) was a Spanish guitarist, and one of the most influential flamenco players of the late nineteenth century.
He influenced a number of classical and flamenco guitarists, who emerged early in the twentieth century as interest in the guitar revived.
Paco de Lucena died when Andrés Segovia was five. When Segovia began playing, a year later, his first guitar was one played by Lucena.
On 27–31 May 2009, the 150th anniversary of Lucena's birth was celebrated with a flamenco concert in Lucena Castle.
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Who was Paco de Lucena?
Spanish flamenco guitarist (1859-1898)
When was Paco de Lucena born?
Paco de Lucena was born on 1 July 1859 in Lucena.
When did Paco de Lucena die?
Paco de Lucena died on 24 May 1898 in Lucena.
What was Paco de Lucena's occupation?
Paco de Lucena was a tocaor, barber and musician.
What nationality was Paco de Lucena?
Paco de Lucena was Spanish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paco de Lucena. https://biography.guide/paco-de-lucena/
MLA: "Paco de Lucena." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/paco-de-lucena/.
Chicago: "Paco de Lucena." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/paco-de-lucena/.
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