Edward Elgar
(1857-1934)

English composer (1857-1934) – Edward Elgar was born in Lower Broadheath (Village in Worcestershire, United Kingdom) on June 2nd, 1857 and died in Worcester (City and the county town of Worcestershire, England) on February 23rd, 1934 at the age of 76. Today Edward Elgar would be 166 years old.

Age

how old was Edward Elgar when he died?

Edward Elgar died in 1934 at the age of 76.

Biographical data

Birthday	June 2nd, 1857 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	Lower Broadheath Village in Worcestershire, United Kingdom
Death Date	February 23rd, 1934 (Friday)
Death place	Worcester City and the county town of Worcestershire, England
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Gemini (The Twins) ♊
Chinese Zodiac	Snake 蛇

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Edward Elgar

Birthday

When was Edward Elgar born?

Edward Elgar was born on June 2nd, 1857.

Death

When did Edward Elgar die?

Edward Elgar died on February 23rd, 1934 at the age of 76 in Worcester (City and the county town of Worcestershire, England). Today Edward Elgar would be 166 years old.