Walter Piston
(1894-1976)

American composer (1894–1976) – Walter Piston was born in Knox County (County in Maine, United States) on January 20th, 1894 and died in Belmont (Town in eastern Massachusetts, United States) on November 12th, 1976 at the age of 82. Today Walter Piston would be 132 years old.

Age

how old was Walter Piston when he died?

Walter Piston died in 1976 at the age of 82.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 20th, 1894 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Knox County County in Maine, United States
Death Date	November 12th, 1976 (Friday)
Death place	Belmont Town in eastern Massachusetts, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Horse 馬

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Walter Piston

Birthday

When was Walter Piston born?

Walter Piston was born on January 20th, 1894.

Death

When did Walter Piston die?

Walter Piston died on November 12th, 1976 at the age of 82 in Belmont (Town in eastern Massachusetts, United States). Today Walter Piston would be 132 years old.