The Next Generation writers and directors guide written by Gene Rodenberry (known colloquially as the series bible), refers to Captain Jean-Luc Picard as being in his early fifties at the beginning of TNG. But Picard's canonical birthyear is 2305 and TNG begins in 2364, meaning that Picard was 59 in season 1.
How old is Picard 2399?
In "The End is the Beginning", Picard says that it is harvest time in France. This time can begin as early as late August and can last as late as early October. Finally, Picard being 94 in "Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 2" sets the episode between July 13th and sometime in the fall of 2399.
How many years was Picard a captain?
Picard, shortly after taking command of the Enterprise In 2364, Picard was assigned command of the newly commissioned Galaxy-class starship USS Enterprise-D, the most prestigious captaincy in Starfleet. He commanded the flagship for seven years, participating in many important missions.
