Music · 1857–1934
Edward Elgar — Age & Birthday
Born: 2 June 1857 · Died: 23 February 1934 · Age at death: 76
How old was Edward Elgar when he died?
Edward Elgar died aged 76. He was born on 2 June 1857 and died on 23 February 1934.
English composer known for the Enigma Variations
Did you know?He was a passionate fan of chemistry and spent many hours conducting experiments in a private laboratory he built in his garden shed.
Sir Edward William Elgar, 1st Baronet (2 June 1857 – 23 February 1934) was an English composer, many of whose works have entered the British and international classical concert repertoire.
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- Age at death
- 76
- Years since death
- 92
- Born
- June 2, 1857 · Lower Broadheath, United Kingdom
- Died
- February 23, 1934
- Cause of death
- Colorectal cancer
- Nationality
- British
- Known for
- Music
Family
- Spouse
- Caroline Alice Elgar
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