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Musician
Emil Grigoryevich Gilels
Soviet pianist (1916-1985)
Emil Grigoryevich Gilels was born on October 19, 1916 and died on October 14, 1985, aged 68.
- Born
- October 19, 1916, Odesa
- Died
- October 14, 1985
- Zodiac sign
- Libra
- Country
- Soviet Union, Russian Empire
- Known as
- Musician
Official links: Official website (emilgilels.com) · Wikipedia
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Emil’s birthday, by the numbers
- Emil Grigoryevich Gilels was born on a Thursday.
- Emil Grigoryevich Gilels would have turned 110 in 2026.
- Half birthday: April 19. Birthstone: Opal and tourmaline.
- Emil Grigoryevich Gilels belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Emil Grigoryevich Gilels born?
Emil Grigoryevich Gilels was born on October 19, 1916 and died on October 14, 1985, aged 68.
What is Emil Grigoryevich Gilels’s zodiac sign?
Libra, born October 19.
Does Emil Grigoryevich Gilels have an official website?
Yes: emilgilels.com.