George Gershwin
(1898-1937)
American composer and pianist (1898–1937) – George Gershwin was born in Brooklyn (Borough of New York City, New York, United States) on September 26th, 1898 and died in Hollywood (Neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, United States) on July 11th, 1937 at the age of 38. Today George Gershwin would be 125 years old.
Age
how old was George Gershwin when he died?
38
George Gershwin died in 1937 at the age of 38.
Biographical data
| Birthday | September 26th, 1898 (Monday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Brooklyn Borough of New York City, New York, United States |
| Death Date | July 11th, 1937 (Sunday) |
| Death place | Hollywood Neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Libra (The Scales) ♎ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog 狗 |
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Birthday
When was George Gershwin born?
George Gershwin was born on September 26th, 1898.
Death
When did George Gershwin die?
George Gershwin died on July 11th, 1937 at the age of 38 in Hollywood (Neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, United States). Today George Gershwin would be 125 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was George Gershwin born?
Brooklyn (Borough of New York City, New York, United States).
Death place
Where did George Gershwin die?
Hollywood (Neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, United States).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of George Gershwin?
George Gershwin was born in the zodiac sign Libra (The Scales).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does George Gershwin have?
George Gershwin was born in 1898 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Dog.
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