Jussi Björling
(1911-1960)

Swedish tenor – Jussi Björling was born in Stora Tuna on February 2nd, 1911 and died in Engelbrekt church parish (Parish of the Church of Sweden) on September 9th, 1960 at the age of 49. Today Jussi Björling would be 113 years old.

Age

how old was Jussi Björling when he died?

Jussi Björling died in 1960 at the age of 49.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 2nd, 1911 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Stora Tuna
Death Date	September 9th, 1960 (Friday)
Death place	Engelbrekt church parish Parish of the Church of Sweden
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Pig 豬

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Jussi Björling

Birthday

When was Jussi Björling born?

Jussi Björling was born on February 2nd, 1911.

Death

When did Jussi Björling die?

Jussi Björling died on September 9th, 1960 at the age of 49 in Engelbrekt church parish (Parish of the Church of Sweden). Today Jussi Björling would be 113 years old.