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Herbert von Karajan

Photo: Bilsen, Joop van / Anefo, derivative work Lämpel, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Musician

Herbert von Karajan

Austrian conductor (1908 to 1989)

Herbert von Karajan was born on April 5, 1908 and died on July 16, 1989, aged 81.

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Born
April 5, 1908, Salzburg
Died
July 16, 1989
Zodiac sign
Aries
Country
Austria, Cisleithania
Known as
Musician

Official links: Official website (karajan.org) · Wikipedia

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  • Herbert von Karajan was born on a Sunday.
  • Herbert von Karajan would have turned 118 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: October 5. Birthstone: Diamond.
  • Herbert von Karajan belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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Bette DavisActor · April 5, 1908Anna MagnaniActor · March 7, 1908David LeanFilm director · March 25, 1908Rex HarrisonActor · March 5, 1908Michael RedgraveActor · March 20, 1908John MillsActor · February 22, 1908

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When was Herbert von Karajan born?

Herbert von Karajan was born on April 5, 1908 and died on July 16, 1989, aged 81.

What is Herbert von Karajan’s zodiac sign?

Aries, born April 5.

Does Herbert von Karajan have an official website?

Yes: karajan.org.