Jón Leifs
(1899-1968)
Icelandic composer and conductor (1899-1968) – Jón Leifs was born in Northwestern Region (First-level administrative country subdivision (region) in Iceland) on May 1st, 1899 and died in Reykjavík (Capital and largest city in Iceland) on July 30th, 1968 at the age of 69. Today Jón Leifs would be 124 years old.
Age
how old was Jón Leifs when he died?
69
Jón Leifs died in 1968 at the age of 69.
Biographical data
| Birthday | May 1st, 1899 (Monday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Northwestern Region First-level administrative country subdivision (region) in Iceland |
| Death Date | July 30th, 1968 (Tuesday) |
| Death place | Reykjavík Capital and largest city in Iceland |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Taurus (The Bull) ♉ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig 豬 |
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Birthday
When was Jón Leifs born?
Jón Leifs was born on May 1st, 1899.
Death
When did Jón Leifs die?
Jón Leifs died on July 30th, 1968 at the age of 69 in Reykjavík (Capital and largest city in Iceland). Today Jón Leifs would be 124 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Jón Leifs born?
Northwestern Region (First-level administrative country subdivision (region) in Iceland).
Death place
Where did Jón Leifs die?
Reykjavík (Capital and largest city in Iceland).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Jón Leifs?
Jón Leifs was born in the zodiac sign Taurus (The Bull).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Jón Leifs have?
Jón Leifs was born in 1899 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Pig.
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