Carlo Maria Martini
(1927-2012)

Italian Jesuit and cardinal of the Catholic Church – Carlo Maria Martini was born in Turin (City and commune in Italy) on February 15th, 1927 and died in Gallarate (Italian comune) on August 31st, 2012 at the age of 85. Today Carlo Maria Martini would be 97 years old.

Age

how old was Carlo Maria Martini when he died?

Carlo Maria Martini died in 2012 at the age of 85.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 15th, 1927 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	Turin City and commune in Italy
Death Date	August 31st, 2012 (Friday)
Death place	Gallarate Italian comune
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Rabbit 兔

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Carlo Maria Martini

Birthday

When was Carlo Maria Martini born?

Carlo Maria Martini was born on February 15th, 1927.

Death

When did Carlo Maria Martini die?

Carlo Maria Martini died on August 31st, 2012 at the age of 85 in Gallarate (Italian comune). Today Carlo Maria Martini would be 97 years old.