Ernest Bloch
(1880-1959)

American composer (1880-1959) – Ernest Bloch was born in Geneva (City in Switzerland and capital of its canton) on July 24th, 1880 and died in Portland (City and county seat of Multnomah County, Oregon, United States) on July 15th, 1959 at the age of 78. Today Ernest Bloch would be 143 years old.

Age

how old was Ernest Bloch when he died?

Ernest Bloch died in 1959 at the age of 78.

Biographical data

Birthday	July 24th, 1880 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Geneva City in Switzerland and capital of its canton
Death Date	July 15th, 1959 (Wednesday)
Death place	Portland City and county seat of Multnomah County, Oregon, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Leo (The Lion) ♌
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon 龍

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Ernest Bloch

Birthday

When was Ernest Bloch born?

Ernest Bloch was born on July 24th, 1880.

Death

When did Ernest Bloch die?

Ernest Bloch died on July 15th, 1959 at the age of 78 in Portland (City and county seat of Multnomah County, Oregon, United States). Today Ernest Bloch would be 143 years old.