Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran is a British singer-songwriter known for hit songs like "Shape of You" and "Thinking Out Loud," achieving global success with his blend of pop, folk, and acoustic music.

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Occupation

Music

Born in

Halifax

Born

February 17, 1991

Zodiac

Aquarius

12,976

days alive

35

years old

$100 million

net worth

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Born
February 17, 1991 in Halifax
Zodiac
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Updated Aug 2026

About

Edward Christopher Sheeran is an English singer-songwriter and musician. Born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, and raised in Framlingham, Suffolk, he began writing songs around the age of eleven. In early 2011, Sheeran independently released the extended play No.5 Collaborations Project. He signed with Asylum Records the same year.

Before Fame

Ed Sheeran was born in Halifax in 1991 and moved to London in 2008 to pursue his music career, playing in small venues and busking to get his name out there before his breakthrough.

Trivia

  • •Ed Sheeran learned to play guitar by watching YouTube tutorials.
  • •He wrote the hit song 'Thinking Out Loud' when he was just 17 years old.
  • •Before finding fame, Ed Sheeran used to perform at small open mic nights in London, sometimes to an audience of just a few people.
  • •His song 'Shape of You' was originally intended for Rihanna before he decided to keep it for himself.

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Sun Sign

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Moon Sign

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2023
Day 11,765
Age 32

Releases album '-' (Subtract)

Confidence
96%
May 5, 2023

Sheeran releases his sixth studio album '-' (Subtract).

Day 11,764
Age 32

Wins Copyright Lawsuit

Confidence
98%
May 4, 2023
Day 11,723
Age 32

Announces new album 'Autumn Variations'

Confidence
96%
Mar 24, 2023

Sheeran announces his new album 'Autumn Variations' to be released later in the year.

2022
Day 11,396
Age 31

Daughter Jupiter Seaborn Sheeran born

Confidence
96%
May 1, 2022

Sheeran and Cherry Seaborn welcome their second daughter, Jupiter.

2021
Day 11,212
Age 30

Releases album 'Equals'

Confidence
96%
Oct 29, 2021

Sheeran releases his fourth studio album '=' (Equals).

Day 10,911
Age 29

Forms his own publishing company

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2021

Sheeran establishes his own music publishing company.

2020
Day 10,758
Age 29

Daughter Lyra Antarctica Seaborn Sheeran born

Confidence
96%
Aug 1, 2020

Sheeran and Cherry Seaborn welcome their first daughter, Lyra.

2019
Day 10,180
Age 27

Marries Cherry Seaborn

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2019

Sheeran marries his childhood friend, Cherry Seaborn.

2017
Day 9,511
Age 26

Releases album 'Divide'

Confidence
96%
Mar 3, 2017

Sheeran releases his third studio album '÷' (Divide).

Day 9,450
Age 25

Awarded MBE

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2017

Sheeran is appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE).

2016
Day 9,084
Age 24

Wins Grammy for 'Thinking Out Loud'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2016

Sheeran wins Grammy Award for Song of the Year for 'Thinking Out Loud'.

2014
Day 8,524
Age 23

Releases album 'Multiply'

Confidence
96%
Jun 20, 2014

Sheeran releases his second studio album 'x' (Multiply).

2012
Day 7,623
Age 20

Performs at the London 2012 Olympics closing ceremony

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2012

Sheeran performs at the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics.

2011
Day 7,509
Age 20

Releases album '+' (Plus)

Confidence
96%
Sep 9, 2011

Sheeran releases his debut studio album '+' (Plus).

2008
Day 6,162
Age 16

Moves to London to pursue music career

Confidence
92%
Jan 1, 2008
2004
Day 4,701
Age 12

Starts writing songs

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2004

Sheeran begins writing songs during his early teens.

1995
Day 1,414
Age 3

Learns to play guitar

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1995

Sheeran learns to play the guitar at a young age.

1991
Day 0
Age 0

Born in Halifax, West Yorkshire

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Feb 17, 1991

Edward Christopher Sheeran is born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England.