Music · 1852–1909

Francisco Tárrega — Age & Birthday

Born: 21 November 1852 · Died: 15 December 1909 · Age at death: 57

How old was Francisco Tárrega when he died?

Francisco Tárrega died aged 57. He was born on 21 November 1852 and died on 15 December 1909.

Spanish composer and virtuoso known as the father of modern classical guitar

Did you know?A brief phrase from his composition Gran Vals became one of the most recognisable melodies in the world as the Nokia ringtone.

Francisco de Asís Tárrega y Eixea (21 November 1852 – 15 December 1909) was a Spanish composer and classical guitarist of the late Romantic period. He is known for such pieces as Capricho Árabe, Recuerdos de la Alhambra and Gran Vals.

Text from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0

Scorpio

Age at death: 57
Years since death: 116

Born: November 21, 1852 · Villarreal, Spain
Died: December 15, 1909
Nationality: Spanish
Known for: Music

Explore

Born on the same day6

November 21 →

1854–1922

Benedict XV

Pope Benedict XV (Latin: Benedictus PP. XV; Italian: Benedetto XV; born Giacomo Paolo Giovanni Battista della Chiesa, Italian:; 21 November 1854 – 22 January 1922) was head of the Catholic Church from 1914 until his death in January 1922.

Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

ReligionDied aged 67

View profile Photo (modified): Nicola Perscheid · Public domain

1903–1991

Isaac Bashevis Singer

Isaac Bashevis Singer (Yiddish: יצחק באַשעװיס זינגער; November 11, 1903 – July 24, 1991) was a Polish-born Jewish American novelist, short-story writer, memoirist, essayist, and translator in the United States. Some of his works were adapted for the theater.

Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

LiteratureWould be 122

View profile Photo (modified): Israel Press and Photo Agency (I.P.P.A.) photographer · CC BY 4.0

b. 1965

Björk

Björk Guðmundsdóttir ( BYURK, Icelandic:; born 21 November 1965) is an Icelandic singer, songwriter, composer, record producer and actress.

Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

MusicAge 60

View profile Photo (modified): Georges Biard · CC BY-SA 3.0

1898–1967

René Magritte

René François Ghislain Magritte (French:; 21 November 1898 – 15 August 1967) was a Belgian surrealist artist known for his depictions of familiar objects in unfamiliar, unexpected contexts, which often provoked questions about the nature and boundaries of reality and representation.

Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

ArtWould be 127

View profile Photo (modified): Unknown author Unknown author Restored by Giovanni Cardinali · CC0

b. 1945

Goldie Hawn

Goldie Jeanne Hawn (born November 21, 1945) is an American actress and singer. She achieved stardom and acclaim for playing lighthearted comedic roles in film and television.

Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

FilmAge 80

View profile Photo (modified): Peabody Awards · CC BY-SA 3.0

1768–1834

Friedrich Schleiermacher

Friedrich Daniel Ernst Schleiermacher (German:; 21 November 1768 – 12 February 1834) was a German Reformed theologian, pastor, philosopher, and biblical scholar known for his attempt to reconcile the criticisms of the Enlightenment with traditional Protestant Christianity.

Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

ReligionDied aged 65

View profile Photo (modified): Unknown author · Public domain

Missing someone? Suggest them

Also Scorpio4

All →

1867–1934

Marie Curie

Pioneer of radioactivity research and the first person to win Nobel Prizes in two different sciences.

ScienceDied aged 66

View profile Photo (modified): Henri Manuel · Public domain

b. 1942

Joe Biden

Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. (born November 20, 1942) is an American retired politician who served as the 46th president of the United States from 2021 to 2025.

Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

PoliticsAge 83

View profile Photo (modified): Adam Schultz · Public domain

1881–1973

Pablo Picasso

Pablo Ruiz Picasso (25 October 1881 – 8 April 1973) was a Spanish painter and sculptor who spent most of his adult life in France.

Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

ArtWould be 145

View profile Photo (modified): Condor Films · CC BY-SA 3.0

1483–1546

Martin Luther

Martin Luther ( LOO-thər; German:; 10 November 1483 – 18 February 1546) was a German priest, theologian, author, hymnwriter, professor, and former Augustinian friar. Luther was the seminal figure of the Protestant Reformation, and his theological beliefs form the basis of Lutheranism.

Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

ReligionDied aged 62

View profile Photo (modified): Lucas Cranach the Elder · Public domain