Emil Wiechert
(1861-1928)

German geophysicist and seismologist (1861-1928) – Emil Wiechert was born in Sovetsk (City in Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia) on December 26th, 1861 and died in Göttingen (Large city in Lower Saxony, Germany) on March 19th, 1928 at the age of 66. Today Emil Wiechert would be 162 years old.

Age

how old was Emil Wiechert when he died?

Emil Wiechert died in 1928 at the age of 66.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 26th, 1861 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Sovetsk City in Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia
Death Date	March 19th, 1928 (Monday)
Death place	Göttingen Large city in Lower Saxony, Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster 雞

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Emil Wiechert

Birthday

When was Emil Wiechert born?

Emil Wiechert was born on December 26th, 1861.

Death

When did Emil Wiechert die?

Emil Wiechert died on March 19th, 1928 at the age of 66 in Göttingen (Large city in Lower Saxony, Germany). Today Emil Wiechert would be 162 years old.