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Olivier Messiaen Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at December 11, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Olivier Messiaen Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Olivier Messiaen Facts

Full NameOlivier Messiaen
BirthdateDecember 10, 1908
Birth PlaceAvignon, France
Age (in 2024)116 Years Old
ZodiacSagittarius
OccupationComposer

Olivier Messiaen Age & Birthday

Olivier Messiaen is best known as Composer who has born on December 10, 1908 in Avignon, France. Currently, Olivier Messiaen is 116 years, 0 months and 1 days old. Olivier Messiaen will celebrate 117th birthday on Wednesday, 10th of December 2025. Below the countdown to Olivier Messiaen upcoming birthday.

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Olivier Messiaen Biography

About

French composer, ornithologist, and organist who was one of the major composers of the 20th century. He was known for his complex rhythms that were inspired by Greek and Hindu repertoire. He frequently employed modes of limited transposition.

Before Fame

He enrolled in the Paris Conservatory at the young age of 11. He was made a prisoner of war in France during World War II, where he composed and performed a piece of chamber music with his fellow prisoners.

Trivia

He was influenced by many aspects of his life, including his Roman Catholic faith, Japanese music, the Bryce Canyon landscape in Utah, and the life and work of St. Francis of Assisi.

Family Life

He married the violinist Claire Delbos in 1932.

Associated With

He studied composition under Paul Dukas at the Paris Conservatory.

Top Asked Questions about Olivier Messiaen

How old is Olivier Messiaen in 2024?

Olivier Messiaen is 116 years old today.

When was Olivier Messiaen born?

Olivier Messiaen was born on December 10, 1908 in Avignon, France.

What is Olivier Messiaen zodiac sign?

Olivier Messiaen zodiac sign is Sagittarius.

What was Olivier Messiaen best known for?

Olivier Messiaen was best known as Composer.

Fun Facts about Olivier Messiaen's Birthday

Here's quick list of some fun facts about Olivier Messiaen's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.

  • Olivier Messiaen was born on Thursday, 345th day / 50th week of 1908
  • Olivier Messiaen has Sagittarius zodiac sign and Fire element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Olivier Messiaen birthday is X.XII.MCMVIII
  • Olivier Messiaen's birthstone is Turquoise
  • Olivier Messiaen's birth flower is Narcissus that symbolize sweetness, self-esteem & vanity
  • Olivier Messiaen age in year is 116 years old
  • Olivier Messiaen age in month is 1392 months old
  • Olivier Messiaen age in day is 42370 days old
  • Olivier Messiaen age in hour is 1016880 hours old
  • Olivier Messiaen age in minute is 61012800 minutes old
  • Olivier Messiaen age in second is 3660768000 seconds old
  • Next Olivier Messiaen birthday is on Wednesday, December 10th 2025
  • Olivier Messiaen age in next birthday (2025) is 117 years old

Historical Events on Olivier Messiaen Birthday (December 10)

Below are historical events that coincided with Olivier Messiaen's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.

YearEvent
1983Democracy is restored in Argentina with the inauguration of President RaĂșl AlfonsĂ­n.
1984United Nations General Assembly recognizes the Convention against Torture.
1989Mongolian Revolution: At the country's first open pro-democracy public demonstration, Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj announces the establishment of the Mongolian Democratic Union.
1993The last shift leaves Wearmouth Colliery in Sunderland. The closure of the 156-year-old pit marks the end of the old County Durham coalfield, which had been in operation since the Middle Ages.
1994Rwandan genocide: Maurice Baril, military advisor to the U.N. Secretary-General and head of the Military Division of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, recommends that UNAMIR stand down.
1995The Israeli army withdraws from Nablus pursuant to the terms of Oslo Accord.
1996The new Constitution of South Africa is promulgated by Nelson Mandela.
1999Helen Clark is sworn in as Prime Minister of New Zealand, the second woman to hold the post and the first following an election.
2005Sosoliso Airlines Flight 1145 crashes at Port Harcourt International Airport in Nigeria, killing 108 people.
2014Palestinian minister Ziad Abu Ein is killed after the suppression of a demonstration by Israeli forces in the village (Turmus'ayya) in Ramallah.
2015Rojava conflict: The Syrian Democratic Council is established in DĂȘrik, forming the political wing of the Syrian Democratic Forces in northeast Syria.
2016Two explosions outside a football stadium in Istanbul, Turkey, kill 38 people and injure 166 others.
2017ISIL is defeated in Iraq.
2019The Ostrava hospital attack in the Czech Republic results in eight deaths, including the perpetrator.
2021A widespread, deadly, and violent tornado outbreak slams the Central, Midwestern, and Southern regions of the United States. Eighty-nine people are killed by the tornadoes, with most of the fatalities occurring in Kentucky, where a single tornado kills 57 people, and injures hundreds of others.
1986The birth of Kahlil Bell, American football player
1987The birth of Gonzalo HiguaĂ­n, French-Argentinian footballer
1988The birth of Wilfried Bony, Ivorian footballer
1988The birth of Neven Subotić, Serbian footballer
1989The birth of Marion Maréchal-Le Pen, French politician
1989The birth of Tom Sexton, Australian-Irish rugby player
1990The birth of Kazenga LuaLua, Congolese-English footballer
1990The birth of Sakiko Matsui, Japanese singer and actress
1990The birth of Shoya Tomizawa, Japanese motorcycle racer (d. 2010)
1994The birth of Richard Kennar, Samoan rugby league player
1994The birth of Matti Klinga, Finnish footballer
1996The birth of Joe Burrow, American football player
1996The birth of Kang Daniel, South Korean singer and entrepreneur
1997The birth of Viktoriia Savtsova, Ukrainian Paralympic swimmer
1998The birth of Lucia Bronzetti, Italian tennis player
2015The death of Denis HĂ©roux, Canadian director and producer (b. 1940)
2015The death of Arnold Peralta, Honduran footballer (b. 1989)
2015The death of Dolph Schayes, American basketball player and coach (b. 1928)
2017The death of Bruce Brown, American filmmaker (b. 1937)
2017The death of Max Clifford, British publicist (b. 1943)
2017The death of Charles M. Green Jr., American Internet personality (b. 1950)
2017The death of Curtis W. Harris, American minister (b. 1924)
2019The death of Philip McKeon, American actor (b. 1964)
2019The death of Gershon Kingsley, American composer and musician (b. 1922)
2019The death of Emily Mason, American painter (b. 1932)
2020The death of Tommy "Tiny" Lister Jr., American actor and wrestler (b. 1958)
2020The death of Joseph Safra, Lebanese-Brazilian financier (b.1938)
2020The death of Carol Sutton, American actress (b. 1944)
2020The death of Barbara Windsor, English actress (b. 1937)
2021The death of Michael Nesmith, American musician (The Monkees), songwriter, actor, producer, and novelist (b. 1942)

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