Kurt Atterberg
(1887-1974)

Swedish composer – Kurt Atterberg was born in Domkyrkoförsamlingen in Göteborg (Parish of the Church of Sweden) on December 12th, 1887 and died in Oscar Parish (Parish in Stockholm, Sweden) on February 15th, 1974 at the age of 86. Today Kurt Atterberg would be 136 years old.

Age

how old was Kurt Atterberg when he died?

Kurt Atterberg died in 1974 at the age of 86.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 12th, 1887 (Monday)
Place of Birth	Domkyrkoförsamlingen in Göteborg Parish of the Church of Sweden
Death Date	February 15th, 1974 (Friday)
Death place	Oscar Parish Parish in Stockholm, Sweden
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐
Chinese Zodiac	Pig 豬

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Kurt Atterberg

Birthday

When was Kurt Atterberg born?

Kurt Atterberg was born on December 12th, 1887.

Death

When did Kurt Atterberg die?

Kurt Atterberg died on February 15th, 1974 at the age of 86 in Oscar Parish (Parish in Stockholm, Sweden). Today Kurt Atterberg would be 136 years old.