Alois Jirásek
(1851-1930)

Czech writer – Alois Jirásek was born in Hronov (Municipality in the Czech Republic) on August 23rd, 1851 and died in Prague (Capital city of the Czech Republic) on March 12th, 1930 at the age of 78. Today Alois Jirásek would be 172 years old.

Age

how old was Alois Jirásek when he died?

Alois Jirásek died in 1930 at the age of 78.

Biographical data

Birthday	August 23rd, 1851 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Hronov Municipality in the Czech Republic
Death Date	March 12th, 1930 (Wednesday)
Death place	Prague Capital city of the Czech Republic
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Leo (The Lion) ♌
Chinese Zodiac	Pig 豬

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Alois Jirásek

Birthday

When was Alois Jirásek born?

Alois Jirásek was born on August 23rd, 1851.

Death

When did Alois Jirásek die?

Alois Jirásek died on March 12th, 1930 at the age of 78 in Prague (Capital city of the Czech Republic). Today Alois Jirásek would be 172 years old.