1883–1955
José Ortega y Gasset
Spanish liberal philosopher and essayist
72years old at death
26,459days lived
55%of the people on this site died younger
José Ortega y Gasset was born on 9 May 1883 and died on 18 October 1955, aged 72 years and 162 days. That is 26,459 days in all.
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