August Dvorak
(1894-1975)

American scientist – August Dvorak was born in Glencoe (City in Minnesota, USA) on May 5th, 1894 and died in Seattle (City in and county seat of King County, Washington, United States) on October 10th, 1975 at the age of 81. Today August Dvorak would be 130 years old.

Age

how old was August Dvorak when he died?

August Dvorak died in 1975 at the age of 81.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 5th, 1894 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Glencoe City in Minnesota, USA
Death Date	October 10th, 1975 (Friday)
Death place	Seattle City in and county seat of King County, Washington, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Taurus (The Bull) ♉
Chinese Zodiac	Horse 馬

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August Dvorak

Birthday

When was August Dvorak born?

August Dvorak was born on May 5th, 1894.

Death

When did August Dvorak die?

August Dvorak died on October 10th, 1975 at the age of 81 in Seattle (City in and county seat of King County, Washington, United States). Today August Dvorak would be 130 years old.