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Jacques Cousteau

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Film director

Jacques Cousteau

French naval officer, oceanographer, filmmaker and author (1910-1997)

Jacques Cousteau was born on June 11, 1910 and died on June 25, 1997, aged 87.

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Born
June 11, 1910, Saint-André-de-Cubzac
Died
June 25, 1997
Zodiac sign
Gemini
Country
France
Known as
Film director

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  • Jacques Cousteau was born on a Saturday.
  • Jacques Cousteau would have turned 116 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: December 11. Birthstone: Pearl, moonstone and alexandrite.
  • Jacques Cousteau belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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When was Jacques Cousteau born?

Jacques Cousteau was born on June 11, 1910 and died on June 25, 1997, aged 87.

What is Jacques Cousteau’s zodiac sign?

Gemini, born June 11.