Father Damien
(1840-1889)

19th century Belgian Roman Catholic priest and saint – Father Damien was born in Ninde (Place near Tremelo) on January 3rd, 1840 and died in Kalaupapa (Unincorporated community in Kalawao County, Hawaii, United States) on April 15th, 1889 at the age of 49. Today Father Damien would be 184 years old.

Age

how old was Father Damien when he died?

Father Damien died in 1889 at the age of 49.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 3rd, 1840 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Ninde Place near Tremelo
Death Date	April 15th, 1889 (Monday)
Death place	Kalaupapa Unincorporated community in Kalawao County, Hawaii, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Rat 鼠

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Father Damien

Birthday

When was Father Damien born?

Father Damien was born on January 3rd, 1840.

Death

When did Father Damien die?

Father Damien died on April 15th, 1889 at the age of 49 in Kalaupapa (Unincorporated community in Kalawao County, Hawaii, United States). Today Father Damien would be 184 years old.