David Ruhnken
(1723-1798)

German born Dutch classical scholar (1723-1798) – David Ruhnken was born in Bydlino (Village of Poland) on January 2nd, 1723 and died in Leiden (City and municipality in South Holland, the Netherlands) on May 14th, 1798 at the age of 75. Today David Ruhnken would be 301 years old.

Age

how old was David Ruhnken when he died?

David Ruhnken died in 1798 at the age of 75.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 2nd, 1723 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Bydlino Village of Poland
Death Date	May 14th, 1798 (Monday)
Death place	Leiden City and municipality in South Holland, the Netherlands
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Rabbit 兔

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David Ruhnken

Birthday

When was David Ruhnken born?

David Ruhnken was born on January 2nd, 1723.

Death

When did David Ruhnken die?

David Ruhnken died on May 14th, 1798 at the age of 75 in Leiden (City and municipality in South Holland, the Netherlands). Today David Ruhnken would be 301 years old.