Charles-Adolphe Wurtz
(1817-1884)

French chemist (1817-1884) – Charles-Adolphe Wurtz was born in Strasbourg (Capital and largest city of Grand Est, located in the historical region of Alsace) on November 26th, 1817 and died in Paris (Capital of France) on May 12th, 1884 at the age of 66. Today Charles-Adolphe Wurtz would be 206 years old.

Age

how old was Charles-Adolphe Wurtz when he died?

Charles-Adolphe Wurtz died in 1884 at the age of 66.

Biographical data

Birthday	November 26th, 1817 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Strasbourg Capital and largest city of Grand Est, located in the historical region of Alsace
Death Date	May 12th, 1884 (Monday)
Death place	Paris Capital of France
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐
Chinese Zodiac	Ox 牛

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Charles-Adolphe Wurtz

Birthday

When was Charles-Adolphe Wurtz born?

Charles-Adolphe Wurtz was born on November 26th, 1817.

Death

When did Charles-Adolphe Wurtz die?

Charles-Adolphe Wurtz died on May 12th, 1884 at the age of 66 in Paris (Capital of France). Today Charles-Adolphe Wurtz would be 206 years old.