Lead Belly
(1888-1949)
American folk and blues musician (1888–1949) – Lead Belly was born in Mooringsport (Town in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States of America) on January 20th, 1888 and died in New York City (Most populous city in the United States) on December 6th, 1949 at the age of 61. Today Lead Belly would be 138 years old.
www.leadbelly.orgAge
how old was Lead Belly when he died?
61
Lead Belly died in 1949 at the age of 61.
Biographical data
| Birthday | January 20th, 1888 (Friday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Mooringsport Town in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States of America |
| Death Date | December 6th, 1949 (Tuesday) |
| Death place | New York City Most populous city in the United States |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat 鼠 |
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Birthday
When was Lead Belly born?
Lead Belly was born on January 20th, 1888.
Death
When did Lead Belly die?
Lead Belly died on December 6th, 1949 at the age of 61 in New York City (Most populous city in the United States). Today Lead Belly would be 138 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Lead Belly born?
Mooringsport (Town in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States of America).
Death place
Where did Lead Belly die?
New York City (Most populous city in the United States).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Lead Belly?
Lead Belly was born in the zodiac sign Capricorn (The Sea-Goat).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Lead Belly have?
Lead Belly was born in 1888 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Rat.
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