Carl Christian Rafn
(1795-1864)

Danish historian, translator and antiquarian (1795-1864) – Carl Christian Rafn was born in Brahesborg (Manor house in Assens Municipality, Denmark) on January 16th, 1795 and died in Copenhagen (Capital and largest city of Denmark) on October 20th, 1864 at the age of 69. Today Carl Christian Rafn would be 229 years old.

Age

how old was Carl Christian Rafn when he died?

Carl Christian Rafn died in 1864 at the age of 69.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 16th, 1795 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Brahesborg Manor house in Assens Municipality, Denmark
Death Date	October 20th, 1864 (Thursday)
Death place	Copenhagen Capital and largest city of Denmark
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Rabbit 兔

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Carl Christian Rafn

Birthday

When was Carl Christian Rafn born?

Carl Christian Rafn was born on January 16th, 1795.

Death

When did Carl Christian Rafn die?

Carl Christian Rafn died on October 20th, 1864 at the age of 69 in Copenhagen (Capital and largest city of Denmark). Today Carl Christian Rafn would be 229 years old.