Robert Farnon
(1917-2005)
Canadian-born composer, conductor, musical arranger and trumpet player – Robert Farnon was born in Toronto (Capital and largest city of the province of Ontario, Canada) on July 24th, 1917 and died in Bailiwick of Guernsey (British Crown Dependency consisting of several islands) on April 23rd, 2005 at the age of 87. Today Robert Farnon would be 106 years old.
Age
how old was Robert Farnon when he died?
87
Robert Farnon died in 2005 at the age of 87.
Biographical data
| Birthday | July 24th, 1917 (Tuesday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Toronto Capital and largest city of the province of Ontario, Canada |
| Death Date | April 23rd, 2005 (Saturday) |
| Death place | Bailiwick of Guernsey British Crown Dependency consisting of several islands |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Leo (The Lion) ♌ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake 蛇 |
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Birthday
When was Robert Farnon born?
Robert Farnon was born on July 24th, 1917.
Death
When did Robert Farnon die?
Robert Farnon died on April 23rd, 2005 at the age of 87 in Bailiwick of Guernsey (British Crown Dependency consisting of several islands). Today Robert Farnon would be 106 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Robert Farnon born?
Toronto (Capital and largest city of the province of Ontario, Canada).
Death place
Where did Robert Farnon die?
Bailiwick of Guernsey (British Crown Dependency consisting of several islands).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Robert Farnon?
Robert Farnon was born in the zodiac sign Leo (The Lion).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Robert Farnon have?
Robert Farnon was born in 1917 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Snake.
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