Blaise de Vigenère
(1523-1596)

French cryptographer (1523-1596) – Blaise de Vigenère was born in Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule (Commune in Allier, France) on April 5th, 1523 and died in Paris (Capital of France) on February 19th, 1596 at the age of 72. Today Blaise de Vigenère would be 501 years old.

Age

how old was Blaise de Vigenère when he died?

Blaise de Vigenère died in 1596 at the age of 72.

Biographical data

Birthday	April 5th, 1523 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule Commune in Allier, France
Death Date	February 19th, 1596 (Monday)
Death place	Paris Capital of France
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aries (The Ram) ♈
Chinese Zodiac	Goat 羊

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Blaise de Vigenère

Birthday

When was Blaise de Vigenère born?

Blaise de Vigenère was born on April 5th, 1523.

Death

When did Blaise de Vigenère die?

Blaise de Vigenère died on February 19th, 1596 at the age of 72 in Paris (Capital of France). Today Blaise de Vigenère would be 501 years old.