When Did Diomedes Diaz Die?

Diomedes Díaz Maestre was a Colombian vallenato singer, songwriter, and composer. His nickname, "El Cacique de la Junta", was given to him by another vallenato singer, Rafael Orozco Maestre, in honor to Díaz's birthplace.

How old is Diomedes Diaz?

One of Colombia's most popular musicians, Diomedes Diaz, has died of a heart attack at the age of 56.

What happened to Diomedes?

He was assassinated on the way (in Arcadia) by Thersites and Onchestus. Unable to find the murderers, Diomedes founded a mythical city called "Oenoe" at the place where his grandfather was buried to honour his death.