Adolf Kiessling
(1837-1893)

German classical philologist (1837-1893) – Adolf Kiessling was born in Chełmno (City and urban gmina of Poland) on February 15th, 1837 and died in Strasbourg (Capital and largest city of Grand Est, located in the historical region of Alsace) on May 3rd, 1893 at the age of 56. Today Adolf Kiessling would be 187 years old.

Age

how old was Adolf Kiessling when he died?

Adolf Kiessling died in 1893 at the age of 56.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 15th, 1837 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Chełmno City and urban gmina of Poland
Death Date	May 3rd, 1893 (Wednesday)
Death place	Strasbourg Capital and largest city of Grand Est, located in the historical region of Alsace
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster 雞

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Adolf Kiessling

Birthday

When was Adolf Kiessling born?

Adolf Kiessling was born on February 15th, 1837.

Death

When did Adolf Kiessling die?

Adolf Kiessling died on May 3rd, 1893 at the age of 56 in Strasbourg (Capital and largest city of Grand Est, located in the historical region of Alsace). Today Adolf Kiessling would be 187 years old.