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Benjamin Britten — Age & Birthday
Born: 22 November 1913 · Died: 4 December 1976 · Age at death: 63
How old was Benjamin Britten when he died?
Benjamin Britten died aged 63. He was born on 22 November 1913 and died on 4 December 1976.
Influential English composer of operas including Peter Grimes
Did you know?He founded the Aldeburgh Festival in Suffolk, which remains one of the UK’s most prestigious annual classical music events.
Edward Benjamin Britten, Baron Britten (22 November 1913 – 4 December 1976) was an English composer, conductor, and pianist. He was a central figure of 20th-century British music, with a range of works including opera, other vocal music, orchestral and chamber pieces.
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- Age at death
- 63
- Would be
- 112
- Years since death
- 49
- Born
- November 22, 1913 · Lowestoft, United Kingdom
- Died
- December 4, 1976
- Cause of death
- Heart failure
- Nationality
- British
- Known for
- Music, Politics
Family
- Father
- Robert Victor Britten
- Mother
- Edith Rhoda Hockey
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