Sidney Bechet
(1897-1959)

American jazz musician – Sidney Bechet was born in New Orleans (City in Louisiana, United States) on May 14th, 1897 and died in Garches (Commune in Hauts-de-Seine, France) on May 14th, 1959 at the age of 62. Today Sidney Bechet would be 126 years old.

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Age

how old was Sidney Bechet when he died?

Sidney Bechet died in 1959 at the age of 62.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 14th, 1897 (Friday)
Place of Birth	New Orleans City in Louisiana, United States
Death Date	May 14th, 1959 (Thursday)
Death place	Garches Commune in Hauts-de-Seine, France
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Taurus (The Bull) ♉
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster 雞

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Sidney Bechet

Birthday

When was Sidney Bechet born?

Sidney Bechet was born on May 14th, 1897.

Death

When did Sidney Bechet die?

Sidney Bechet died on May 14th, 1959 at the age of 62 in Garches (Commune in Hauts-de-Seine, France). Today Sidney Bechet would be 126 years old.