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Musician
Olivier Messiaen
French composer, organist and ornithologist (1908 to 1992)
Olivier Messiaen was born on December 10, 1908 and died on April 27, 1992, aged 83.
- Born
- December 10, 1908, Avignon
- Died
- April 27, 1992
- Zodiac sign
- Sagittarius
- Country
- France
- Known as
- Musician
Official links: Wikipedia
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Olivier’s birthday, by the numbers
- Olivier Messiaen was born on a Thursday.
- Olivier Messiaen would have turned 118 in 2026.
- Half birthday: June 10. Birthstone: Turquoise, tanzanite and zircon.
- Olivier Messiaen belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Olivier Messiaen born?
Olivier Messiaen was born on December 10, 1908 and died on April 27, 1992, aged 83.
What is Olivier Messiaen’s zodiac sign?
Sagittarius, born December 10.