Erik Pontoppidan
(1698-1764)

Danish author, bishop, historian and antiquary (1698–1764) – Erik Pontoppidan was born in Aarhus (City in Central Denmark Region) on August 24th, 1698 and died in Copenhagen (Capital and largest city of Denmark) on December 20th, 1764 at the age of 66. Today Erik Pontoppidan would be 325 years old.

Age

how old was Erik Pontoppidan when he died?

Erik Pontoppidan died in 1764 at the age of 66.

Biographical data

Birthday	August 24th, 1698 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	Aarhus City in Central Denmark Region
Death Date	December 20th, 1764 (Thursday)
Death place	Copenhagen Capital and largest city of Denmark
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Virgo (The Maiden) ♍
Chinese Zodiac	Tiger 兎

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Erik Pontoppidan

Birthday

When was Erik Pontoppidan born?

Erik Pontoppidan was born on August 24th, 1698.

Death

When did Erik Pontoppidan die?

Erik Pontoppidan died on December 20th, 1764 at the age of 66 in Copenhagen (Capital and largest city of Denmark). Today Erik Pontoppidan would be 325 years old.