Erkki Aaltonen
(1910-1990)

Finnish composer – Erkki Aaltonen was born in Hämeenlinna (City in the region of Tavastia Proper in Finland) on August 17th, 1910 and died in Helsinki (Capital and most populous city of Finland) on March 8th, 1990 at the age of 79. Today Erkki Aaltonen would be 113 years old.

Age

how old was Erkki Aaltonen when he died?

Erkki Aaltonen died in 1990 at the age of 79.

Biographical data

Birthday	August 17th, 1910 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Hämeenlinna City in the region of Tavastia Proper in Finland
Death Date	March 8th, 1990 (Thursday)
Death place	Helsinki Capital and most populous city of Finland
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Leo (The Lion) ♌
Chinese Zodiac	Dog 狗

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Erkki Aaltonen

Birthday

When was Erkki Aaltonen born?

Erkki Aaltonen was born on August 17th, 1910.

Death

When did Erkki Aaltonen die?

Erkki Aaltonen died on March 8th, 1990 at the age of 79 in Helsinki (Capital and most populous city of Finland). Today Erkki Aaltonen would be 113 years old.