Eugen Kogon
(1903-1987)

German journalist, sociologist, professor and Holocaust survivor (1903-1987) – Eugen Kogon was born in Munich (Capital and most populous city of Bavaria, Germany) on February 2nd, 1903 and died in Königstein im Taunus (Spa town in Hochtaunuskreis district in Hesse, Germany) on December 24th, 1987 at the age of 84. Today Eugen Kogon would be 121 years old.

Age

how old was Eugen Kogon when he died?

Eugen Kogon died in 1987 at the age of 84.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 2nd, 1903 (Monday)
Place of Birth	Munich Capital and most populous city of Bavaria, Germany
Death Date	December 24th, 1987 (Thursday)
Death place	Königstein im Taunus Spa town in Hochtaunuskreis district in Hesse, Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Rabbit 兔

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Eugen Kogon

Birthday

When was Eugen Kogon born?

Eugen Kogon was born on February 2nd, 1903.

Death

When did Eugen Kogon die?

Eugen Kogon died on December 24th, 1987 at the age of 84 in Königstein im Taunus (Spa town in Hochtaunuskreis district in Hesse, Germany). Today Eugen Kogon would be 121 years old.