Leevi Madetoja
(1887-1947)

Finnish composer – Leevi Madetoja was born in Oulu (City in the region of Northern Ostrobothnia in Finland) on February 17th, 1887 and died in Helsinki (Capital and most populous city of Finland) on October 6th, 1947 at the age of 60. Today Leevi Madetoja would be 137 years old.

Age

how old was Leevi Madetoja when he died?

Leevi Madetoja died in 1947 at the age of 60.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 17th, 1887 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Oulu City in the region of Northern Ostrobothnia in Finland
Death Date	October 6th, 1947 (Monday)
Death place	Helsinki Capital and most populous city of Finland
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Pig 豬

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Leevi Madetoja

Birthday

When was Leevi Madetoja born?

Leevi Madetoja was born on February 17th, 1887.

Death

When did Leevi Madetoja die?

Leevi Madetoja died on October 6th, 1947 at the age of 60 in Helsinki (Capital and most populous city of Finland). Today Leevi Madetoja would be 137 years old.