Erich Kästner
(1899-1974)
German children's writer – Erich Kästner was born in Dresden (Capital city of the Free State of Saxony in Germany) on February 23rd, 1899 and died in Munich (Capital and most populous city of Bavaria, Germany) on July 29th, 1974 at the age of 75. Today Erich Kästner would be 125 years old.
Age
how old was Erich Kästner when he died?
75
Erich Kästner died in 1974 at the age of 75.
Biographical data
| Birthday | February 23rd, 1899 (Thursday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Dresden Capital city of the Free State of Saxony in Germany |
| Death Date | July 29th, 1974 (Monday) |
| Death place | Munich Capital and most populous city of Bavaria, Germany |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Pisces (The Fish) ♓ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig 豬 |
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Birthday
When was Erich Kästner born?
Erich Kästner was born on February 23rd, 1899.
Death
When did Erich Kästner die?
Erich Kästner died on July 29th, 1974 at the age of 75 in Munich (Capital and most populous city of Bavaria, Germany). Today Erich Kästner would be 125 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Erich Kästner born?
Dresden (Capital city of the Free State of Saxony in Germany).
Death place
Where did Erich Kästner die?
Munich (Capital and most populous city of Bavaria, Germany).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Erich Kästner?
Erich Kästner was born in the zodiac sign Pisces (The Fish).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Erich Kästner have?
Erich Kästner was born in 1899 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Pig.
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