Eric Backman
(1896-1965)

Athletics competitor – Eric Backman was born in Acklinga parish (Parish of the Church of Sweden) on May 18th, 1896 and died in Skövde (Urban area in Skövde Municipality, Sweden) on June 29th, 1965 at the age of 69. Today Eric Backman would be 127 years old.

Age

how old was Eric Backman when he died?

Eric Backman died in 1965 at the age of 69.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 18th, 1896 (Monday)
Place of Birth	Acklinga parish Parish of the Church of Sweden
Death Date	June 29th, 1965 (Tuesday)
Death place	Skövde Urban area in Skövde Municipality, Sweden
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Taurus (The Bull) ♉
Chinese Zodiac	Monkey 猴

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Eric Backman

Birthday

When was Eric Backman born?

Eric Backman was born on May 18th, 1896.

Death

When did Eric Backman die?

Eric Backman died on June 29th, 1965 at the age of 69 in Skövde (Urban area in Skövde Municipality, Sweden). Today Eric Backman would be 127 years old.