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João Gilberto

Photo: Tuca Vieira from São Paulo, Brazil, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Musician

João Gilberto

Brazilian musician, pioneer of bossa nova (1931 to 2019)

João Gilberto was born on June 10, 1931 and died on July 6, 2019, aged 88.

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Born
June 10, 1931, Juazeiro
Died
July 6, 2019
Zodiac sign
Gemini
Country
Brazil
Known as
Musician

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  • João Gilberto was born on a Wednesday.
  • João Gilberto would have turned 95 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: December 10. Birthstone: Pearl, moonstone and alexandrite.
  • João Gilberto belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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When was João Gilberto born?

João Gilberto was born on June 10, 1931 and died on July 6, 2019, aged 88.

What is João Gilberto’s zodiac sign?

Gemini, born June 10.

Does João Gilberto have an official website?

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