Who Was Alive

Were Vladimir Nabokov and Michael Jackson alive at the same time?

Yes. Vladimir Nabokov and Michael Jackson were alive at the same time for 18 years, from 1958 to 1977.

Vladimir Nabokov was 59 when Michael Jackson was born.

Michael Jackson was 18 when Vladimir Nabokov died, aged 78.

Vladimir Nabokov

Russian-American novelist, lepidopterist, professor

Born 10 April 1899 (Julian calendar) · died 2 July 1977, aged 78

Michael Jackson

American singer, songwriter, record producer, and dancer

Born 29 August 1958 · died 25 June 2009, aged 50

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Vladimir Nabokov and Michael Jackson in bold, with some of their best-known contemporaries. Drag across to see the age each reached in any year. Faded ends mark uncertain dates.