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Samuel Barber

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Musician

Samuel Barber

American composer (1910-1981)

Samuel Barber was born on March 9, 1910 and died on January 23, 1981, aged 70.

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Born
March 9, 1910, West Chester
Died
January 23, 1981
Zodiac sign
Pisces
Country
United States
Known as
Musician

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  • Samuel Barber was born on a Wednesday.
  • Samuel Barber would have turned 116 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: September 9. Birthstone: Aquamarine and bloodstone.
  • Samuel Barber belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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When was Samuel Barber born?

Samuel Barber was born on March 9, 1910 and died on January 23, 1981, aged 70.

What is Samuel Barber’s zodiac sign?

Pisces, born March 9.