George Grove
(1820-1900)

English writer on music and director of the Royal College of Music (1820-1900) – George Grove was born in Clapham (District within London Borough of Lambeth, London, England and some areas in the London Borough of Wandsworth) on August 13th, 1820 and died in Lower Sydenham (Settlement in the London Borough of Lewisham, England) on May 28th, 1900 at the age of 79. Today George Grove would be 203 years old.

Age

how old was George Grove when he died?

George Grove died in 1900 at the age of 79.

Biographical data

Birthday	August 13th, 1820 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	Clapham District within London Borough of Lambeth, London, England and some areas in the London Borough of Wandsworth
Death Date	May 28th, 1900 (Monday)
Death place	Lower Sydenham Settlement in the London Borough of Lewisham, England
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Leo (The Lion) ♌
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon 龍

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George Grove

Birthday

When was George Grove born?

George Grove was born on August 13th, 1820.

Death

When did George Grove die?

George Grove died on May 28th, 1900 at the age of 79 in Lower Sydenham (Settlement in the London Borough of Lewisham, England). Today George Grove would be 203 years old.