THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Thelonious Monk
American jazz pianist and composer (1917–1982)
Thelonious Monk was born on October 10, 1917 in Rocky Mount, United States and died on February 17, 1982, aged 64.
Born
October 10, 1917
Thelonious Monk died aged 64.
Died: February 17, 1982
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Rocky Mount, United States
- Professions
- recording artist, composer, jazz musician, pianist, musician
- Citizenship
- United States
More about Thelonious Monk
- Zodiac sign
- Libra
- Birth name
- Thelious Monk Jr.
Official links & social profiles
All birth date sources
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- IMDb
- Integrated Authority File
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- NCpedia
- BnF authorities
- Find a Grave
- Discogs
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- Musicalics
- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana
- SNAC
- filmportal.de
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Questions people ask
How old was Thelonious Monk when they died?
Thelonious Monk died aged 64.
When is Thelonious Monk’s birthday?
Thelonious Monk’s recorded birthday is October 10.
Where was Thelonious Monk born?
Thelonious Monk was born in Rocky Mount, United States.
What was Thelonious Monk’s name at birth?
Thelonious Monk’s recorded birth name is Thelious Monk Jr..
When did Thelonious Monk die?
Thelonious Monk died on February 17, 1982.