Benno Pludra
(1925-2014)

German children's author – Benno Pludra was born in Lauchhammer-West (Human settlement in Germany) on October 1st, 1925 and died in Potsdam (Capital city of the German state of Brandenburg) on August 27th, 2014 at the age of 88. Today Benno Pludra would be 98 years old.

Age

how old was Benno Pludra when he died?

Benno Pludra died in 2014 at the age of 88.

Biographical data

Birthday	October 1st, 1925 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Lauchhammer-West Human settlement in Germany
Death Date	August 27th, 2014 (Wednesday)
Death place	Potsdam Capital city of the German state of Brandenburg
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Libra (The Scales) ♎
Chinese Zodiac	Ox 牛

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Benno Pludra

Birthday

When was Benno Pludra born?

Benno Pludra was born on October 1st, 1925.

Death

When did Benno Pludra die?

Benno Pludra died on August 27th, 2014 at the age of 88 in Potsdam (Capital city of the German state of Brandenburg). Today Benno Pludra would be 98 years old.