Music · 1854–1928
Leoš Janáček — Age & Birthday
Born: 3 July 1854 · Died: 12 August 1928 · Age at death: 74
How old was Leoš Janáček when he died?
Leoš Janáček died aged 74. He was born on 3 July 1854 and died on 12 August 1928.
Czech composer known for his unique operas and folk-inspired style
Did you know?He developed a fascination with the rhythms of human speech, which he often transcribed into musical notes to use in his operas.
Leoš Janáček (Czech:; 3 July 1854 – 12 August 1928) was a Czech composer, music theorist, folklorist, and teacher. He was inspired by Moravian and other Slavic music, including Eastern European folk music, to create an original, modern musical style.
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- Age at death
- 74
- Years since death
- 98
- Born
- July 3, 1854 · Hukvaldy, Czech Republic
- Died
- August 12, 1928
- Cause of death
- Pneumonia
- Nationality
- Austrian
- Known for
- Music
Family
- Father
- Jiří Janáček
- Mother
- Amálie Janáčková
- Spouse
- Zdeňka Janáčková
- Child
- Olga Janáčková
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