The names of some famous persons by the name
Diego (or its variants) are:
Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez , born on 6 June, a famous painter. Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez 's background: A Spanish painter who was the leading artist in the court of King Philip IV. He was an individualistic artist of the contemporary baroque period, important as a portrait artist.
Diego Rivera , born on 8 December, a famous painter. Diego Rivera 's background: A world-famous Mexican painter, an active communist, and husband of Frida Kahlo. Rivera's large wall works in fresco helped establish the Mexican Mural Renaissance.
Diego Armando Maradona , born on 30 October, a famous athlete. Diego Armando Maradona 's background: A former Argentine football player. He played in four World Cups and split with Pele the FIFA Player of the Century award, after being voted first in 2000 in an internet poll on the organisation's website to determine opinion on the best player of the 20th century.