Music · 1910–1953
Django Reinhardt — Age & Birthday
Born: 23 January 1910 · Died: 16 May 1953 · Age at death: 43
How old was Django Reinhardt when he died?
Django Reinhardt died aged 43. He was born on 23 January 1910 and died on 16 May 1953.
Virtuoso jazz guitarist who pioneered the Gypsy jazz genre
Did you know?He developed a unique playing technique using only two fingers after his hand was severely burned in a fire.
Jean Reinhardt (23 January 1910 – 16 May 1953), known by his Romani nickname Django (French: or), was a French jazz guitarist and composer. He was one of the first major jazz talents to emerge in Europe and has been hailed as one of its most significant exponents.
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- Age at death
- 43
- Would be
- 116
- Years since death
- 73
- Born
- January 23, 1910 · Pont-à-Celles, Belgium
- Died
- May 16, 1953
- Cause of death
- Cerebral hemorrhage
- Nationality
- French
- Known for
- Music
Family
- Children
- Babik Reinhardt, Lousson Reinhardt
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- Would-be age todayDjango Reinhardt would be 116 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryDjango Reinhardt's 117th birthday is in 89 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!117th
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