George Enescu
(1881-1955)

Romanian composer – George Enescu was born in George Enescu (Village in Botoșani County, Romania) on August 19th, 1881 and died in 8th arrondissement of Paris (Administrative district of Paris) on May 4th, 1955 at the age of 73. Today George Enescu would be 142 years old.

Age

how old was George Enescu when he died?

George Enescu died in 1955 at the age of 73.

Biographical data

Birthday	August 19th, 1881 (Friday)
Place of Birth	George Enescu Village in Botoșani County, Romania
Death Date	May 4th, 1955 (Wednesday)
Death place	8th arrondissement of Paris Administrative district of Paris
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Leo (The Lion) ♌
Chinese Zodiac	Snake 蛇

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George Enescu

Birthday

When was George Enescu born?

George Enescu was born on August 19th, 1881.

Death

When did George Enescu die?

George Enescu died on May 4th, 1955 at the age of 73 in 8th arrondissement of Paris (Administrative district of Paris). Today George Enescu would be 142 years old.