Adolf of Nassau
(1540-1568)

Count of Nassau – Adolf of Nassau was born in Dillenburg (Town in Lahn-Dill-Kreis in Hesse, Germany) on July 11th, 1540 and died in Groningen (Northeasternmost province of the Netherlands) on May 23rd, 1568 at the age of 27. Today Adolf of Nassau would be 483 years old.

Age

how old was Adolf of Nassau when he died?

Adolf of Nassau died in 1568 at the age of 27.

Biographical data

Birthday	July 11th, 1540 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Dillenburg Town in Lahn-Dill-Kreis in Hesse, Germany
Death Date	May 23rd, 1568 (Thursday)
Death place	Groningen Northeasternmost province of the Netherlands
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Cancer (The Crab) ♋
Chinese Zodiac	Rat 鼠

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Adolf of Nassau

Birthday

When was Adolf of Nassau born?

Adolf of Nassau was born on July 11th, 1540.

Death

When did Adolf of Nassau die?

Adolf of Nassau died on May 23rd, 1568 at the age of 27 in Groningen (Northeasternmost province of the Netherlands). Today Adolf of Nassau would be 483 years old.