Born: 29 February 1792 · Died: 13 November 1868 · Age at death: 76
How old was Gioachino Rossini when he died?
Gioachino Rossini died aged 76. He was born on 29 February 1792 and died on 13 November 1868.
Italian opera composer of The Barber of Seville and William Tell, whose overture became world famous
Did you know?He retired from writing operas while in his late thirties and spent much of his later life as a dedicated gourmet chef.
Quick facts
Date of birth29 February 1792
Date of death13 November 1868
Age at death76
Cause of deathColorectal cancer
NationalityItalian
BirthplacePesaro, Italy
Occupationcomposer
Editor's Take:
Gioachino Rossini was the most popular opera composer of his day. He was born in Pesaro on 29 February, so he had a real birthday only every four years. He wrote operas at astonishing speed. The Barber of Seville, written in about three weeks, remains a comic masterpiece. His William Tell overture became world famous. Then, at 37, he stopped writing operas altogether. He spent his later years in Paris, famous for his dinners and wit. Tournedos Rossini is named after him.
Gioachino Antonio Rossini (29 February 1792 – 13 November 1868) was an Italian composer and conductor of the late Classical and early Romantic eras. While he gained most of his fame for his 39 operas, he also wrote many pieces of chamber music, piano, and some sacred music.
