Alfred Escher
(1819-1882)

Swiss politician and railroad entrepreneur (1819-1882) – Alfred Escher was born in Zurich (Capital of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland) on February 20th, 1819 and died in Enge (Quarter of the city of Zurich, Switzerland) on December 6th, 1882 at the age of 63. Today Alfred Escher would be 207 years old.

Age

how old was Alfred Escher when he died?

Alfred Escher died in 1882 at the age of 63.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 20th, 1819 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Zurich Capital of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland
Death Date	December 6th, 1882 (Wednesday)
Death place	Enge Quarter of the city of Zurich, Switzerland
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Pisces (The Fish) ♓
Chinese Zodiac	Rabbit 兔

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Alfred Escher

Birthday

When was Alfred Escher born?

Alfred Escher was born on February 20th, 1819.

Death

When did Alfred Escher die?

Alfred Escher died on December 6th, 1882 at the age of 63 in Enge (Quarter of the city of Zurich, Switzerland). Today Alfred Escher would be 207 years old.