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August 25, 1918
Died at age 72
October 14, 1990
Date of Death
Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA
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Leonard Bernstein was an American composer, conductor, pianist, music educator, author, and lifelong humanitarian. He was one of the most significant American cultural personalities of the 20th century. According to music critic Donal Henahan, he was "one of the most prodigiously talented and successful musicians in American history".