Leon Theremin
(1896-1993)

Russian inventor, physicist, and musician (1896-1993) – Leon Theremin was born in Saint Petersburg (Federal city in and former capital of Russia) on August 27th, 1896 and died in Moscow (Capital and most populous city of Russia) on November 3rd, 1993 at the age of 97. Today Leon Theremin would be 127 years old.

Age

how old was Leon Theremin when he died?

Leon Theremin died in 1993 at the age of 97.

Biographical data

Birthday	August 27th, 1896 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Saint Petersburg Federal city in and former capital of Russia
Death Date	November 3rd, 1993 (Wednesday)
Death place	Moscow Capital and most populous city of Russia
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Virgo (The Maiden) ♍
Chinese Zodiac	Monkey 猴

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Leon Theremin

Birthday

When was Leon Theremin born?

Leon Theremin was born on August 27th, 1896.

Death

When did Leon Theremin die?

Leon Theremin died on November 3rd, 1993 at the age of 97 in Moscow (Capital and most populous city of Russia). Today Leon Theremin would be 127 years old.