August Weismann
(1834-1914)

German evolutionary biologist (1834-1914) – August Weismann was born in Frankfurt (City in Hesse, Germany) on January 17th, 1834 and died in Freiburg im Breisgau (Large city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany) on November 5th, 1914 at the age of 80. Today August Weismann would be 190 years old.

Age

how old was August Weismann when he died?

August Weismann died in 1914 at the age of 80.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 17th, 1834 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Frankfurt City in Hesse, Germany
Death Date	November 5th, 1914 (Thursday)
Death place	Freiburg im Breisgau Large city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Horse 馬

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August Weismann

Birthday

When was August Weismann born?

August Weismann was born on January 17th, 1834.

Death

When did August Weismann die?

August Weismann died on November 5th, 1914 at the age of 80 in Freiburg im Breisgau (Large city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany). Today August Weismann would be 190 years old.