Jean Sibelius
(1865-1957)

Finnish composer (1865–1957) – Jean Sibelius was born in Hämeenlinna (City in the region of Tavastia Proper in Finland) on December 8th, 1865 and died in Ainola (Home of Aino and Jean Sibelius in Järvenpää, Finland) on September 20th, 1957 at the age of 91. Today Jean Sibelius would be 158 years old.

Age

how old was Jean Sibelius when he died?

Jean Sibelius died in 1957 at the age of 91.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 8th, 1865 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Hämeenlinna City in the region of Tavastia Proper in Finland
Death Date	September 20th, 1957 (Friday)
Death place	Ainola Home of Aino and Jean Sibelius in Järvenpää, Finland
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐
Chinese Zodiac	Ox 牛

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Jean Sibelius

Birthday

When was Jean Sibelius born?

Jean Sibelius was born on December 8th, 1865.

Death

When did Jean Sibelius die?

Jean Sibelius died on September 20th, 1957 at the age of 91 in Ainola (Home of Aino and Jean Sibelius in Järvenpää, Finland). Today Jean Sibelius would be 158 years old.