El Greco, who worked in Toledo, was born in which place?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. On the island of Crete
- Step 1: According to the official source: Directed by Ioannis Smaragdis, the film began shooting in October 2006 on the island of Crete and debuted on the screen one year later; [ 144 ] British actor Nick Ashdon was cast to play El Greco. Answer: On the island of Crete. Why not the others: In Florence, In Toledo, and In Seville were other major Renaissance artistic centers, whereas El Greco was born in Crete.
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