What is Andrés Segovia's full name?
Andrés Segovia Torres
Andrés Segovia nickname(s):
1st Marquis of Salobreña
Andrés Segovia date of birth:
February 21, 1893
How old was Andrés Segovia when died?
94
Where was Andrés Segovia born?
Linares, Spain
When did Andrés Segovia die?
June 3, 1987
Where did Andrés Segovia die?
Madrid, Spain
Why did Andrés Segovia die?
Heart Attack
Andrés Segovia body shape:
Average
What color is Andrés Segovia's hair?
Salt and Pepper
What is Andrés Segovia's ethnicity?
White
What is Andrés Segovia nationality?
Spanish
What is Andrés Segovia's occupation?
Classical guitaristClassical guitarist, Classical guitaristClassical guitarist
Andrés Segovia claim to fame:
Homenaje a Debussy by Falla
What instruments does Andrés Segovia play?
Guitar (Acoustic), Guitar, Guitar (Electric)
Short Biography
Andrés Segovia Torres, 1st Marquis of Salobreña (21 February 1893 – 2 June 1987), known as Andrés Segovia, was a virtuoso Spanish classical guitarist from Linares, Spain. Regarded as one of the greatest guitarists of all time, he is seen as the grandfather of the classical guitar. Many professional classical guitarists today are students of Segovia, or students of his students.