Felix Mendelssohn
(1809-1847)

German composer, pianist, organist and conductor of Jewish descent – Felix Mendelssohn was born in Hamburg (City and state in the North of Germany) on February 3rd, 1809 and died in Leipzig (Largest city in Saxony, Germany) on November 4th, 1847 at the age of 38. Today Felix Mendelssohn would be 215 years old.

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Age

how old was Felix Mendelssohn when he died?

Felix Mendelssohn died in 1847 at the age of 38.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 3rd, 1809 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Hamburg City and state in the North of Germany
Death Date	November 4th, 1847 (Thursday)
Death place	Leipzig Largest city in Saxony, Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Snake 蛇

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Felix Mendelssohn

Birthday

When was Felix Mendelssohn born?

Felix Mendelssohn was born on February 3rd, 1809.

Death

When did Felix Mendelssohn die?

Felix Mendelssohn died on November 4th, 1847 at the age of 38 in Leipzig (Largest city in Saxony, Germany). Today Felix Mendelssohn would be 215 years old.