Benjamin Lees
(1924-2010)

American composer – Benjamin Lees was born in Harbin (Capital of Heilongjiang province, China) on January 8th, 1924 and died in Glen Cove (City in Nassau County, New York, United States) on May 31st, 2010 at the age of 86. Today Benjamin Lees would be 100 years old.

Age

how old was Benjamin Lees when he died?

Benjamin Lees died in 2010 at the age of 86.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 8th, 1924 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	Harbin Capital of Heilongjiang province, China
Death Date	May 31st, 2010 (Monday)
Death place	Glen Cove City in Nassau County, New York, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Rat 鼠

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Benjamin Lees

Birthday

When was Benjamin Lees born?

Benjamin Lees was born on January 8th, 1924.

Death

When did Benjamin Lees die?

Benjamin Lees died on May 31st, 2010 at the age of 86 in Glen Cove (City in Nassau County, New York, United States). Today Benjamin Lees would be 100 years old.