August Wilhelm von Hofmann
(1818-1892)

German chemist (1818-1892) – August Wilhelm von Hofmann was born in Giessen (Seat of Landkreis Gießen and city in Hesse, Germany) on April 8th, 1818 and died in Berlin (Federated state, capital and largest city of Germany) on May 5th, 1892 at the age of 74. Today August Wilhelm von Hofmann would be 206 years old.

Age

how old was August Wilhelm von Hofmann when he died?

August Wilhelm von Hofmann died in 1892 at the age of 74.

Biographical data

Birthday	April 8th, 1818 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Giessen Seat of Landkreis Gießen and city in Hesse, Germany
Death Date	May 5th, 1892 (Thursday)
Death place	Berlin Federated state, capital and largest city of Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aries (The Ram) ♈
Chinese Zodiac	Tiger 兎

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August Wilhelm von Hofmann

Birthday

When was August Wilhelm von Hofmann born?

August Wilhelm von Hofmann was born on April 8th, 1818.

Death

When did August Wilhelm von Hofmann die?

August Wilhelm von Hofmann died on May 5th, 1892 at the age of 74 in Berlin (Federated state, capital and largest city of Germany). Today August Wilhelm von Hofmann would be 206 years old.