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Ralph Vaughan Williams — Age & Birthday

Born: 12 October 1872 · Died: 26 August 1958 · Age at death: 85

How old was Ralph Vaughan Williams when he died?

Ralph Vaughan Williams died aged 85. He was born on 12 October 1872 and died on 26 August 1958.

English composer known for The Lark Ascending and nine symphonies

Did you know?He spent years collecting and preserving English folk songs, which heavily influenced his own musical style.

Ralph Vaughan Williams ( RAYF vawn WIL-yəmz; 12 October 1872 – 26 August 1958) was an English composer. His works include operas, ballets, chamber music, secular and religious vocal pieces and orchestral compositions including nine symphonies, written over sixty years.

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Age at death: 85
Years since death: 68

Born: October 12, 1872 · Down Ampney, United Kingdom
Died: August 26, 1958
Nationality: British
Known for: Music, Literature

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Father: Arthur Charles Vaughan Williams
Mother: Margaret Vaughan Williams
Spouses: Adeline Maria Fisher, Ursula Vaughan Williams

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