August Wester
(1882-1960)

Olympic wrestler (1882–1960) – August Wester was born in Newark (City in Essex County, and largest city in New Jersey, United States) on February 12th, 1882 and died in Irvington (Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States) on September 1st, 1960 at the age of 78. Today August Wester would be 144 years old.

Age

how old was August Wester when he died?

August Wester died in 1960 at the age of 78.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 12th, 1882 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	Newark City in Essex County, and largest city in New Jersey, United States
Death Date	September 1st, 1960 (Thursday)
Death place	Irvington Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Horse 馬

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August Wester

Birthday

When was August Wester born?

August Wester was born on February 12th, 1882.

Death

When did August Wester die?

August Wester died on September 1st, 1960 at the age of 78 in Irvington (Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States). Today August Wester would be 144 years old.