Arnold Sommerfeld
(1868-1951)

German physicist (1868-1951) – Arnold Sommerfeld was born in Königsberg (Historic Prussian name of Kaliningrad) on December 5th, 1868 and died in Munich (Capital and most populous city of Bavaria, Germany) on April 26th, 1951 at the age of 82. Today Arnold Sommerfeld would be 155 years old.

Age

how old was Arnold Sommerfeld when he died?

Arnold Sommerfeld died in 1951 at the age of 82.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 5th, 1868 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Königsberg Historic Prussian name of Kaliningrad
Death Date	April 26th, 1951 (Thursday)
Death place	Munich Capital and most populous city of Bavaria, Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon 龍

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Arnold Sommerfeld

Birthday

When was Arnold Sommerfeld born?

Arnold Sommerfeld was born on December 5th, 1868.

Death

When did Arnold Sommerfeld die?

Arnold Sommerfeld died on April 26th, 1951 at the age of 82 in Munich (Capital and most populous city of Bavaria, Germany). Today Arnold Sommerfeld would be 155 years old.