Birger Ruud
(1911-1998)

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Norwegian skier and ski jumper (1911-1998) – Birger Ruud was born in Kongsberg Municipality (Municipality in Buskerud, Norway) on August 23rd, 1911 and died in Kongsberg Municipality (Municipality in Buskerud, Norway) on June 13th, 1998 at the age of 86. Today Birger Ruud would be 112 years old.

Age

how old was Birger Ruud when he died?

Birger Ruud died in 1998 at the age of 86.

Biographical data

Birthday	August 23rd, 1911 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Kongsberg Municipality Municipality in Buskerud, Norway
Death Date	June 13th, 1998 (Saturday)
Death place	Kongsberg Municipality Municipality in Buskerud, Norway
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Leo (The Lion) ♌
Chinese Zodiac	Pig 豬

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Birger Ruud

Birthday

When was Birger Ruud born?

Birger Ruud was born on August 23rd, 1911.

Death

When did Birger Ruud die?

Birger Ruud died on June 13th, 1998 at the age of 86 in Kongsberg Municipality (Municipality in Buskerud, Norway). Today Birger Ruud would be 112 years old.