François Chalais
(1919-1996)

French journalist – François Chalais was born in Strasbourg (Capital and largest city of Grand Est, located in the historical region of Alsace) on December 15th, 1919 and died in 8th arrondissement of Paris (Administrative district of Paris) on May 1st, 1996 at the age of 76. Today François Chalais would be 104 years old.

Age

how old was François Chalais when he died?

François Chalais died in 1996 at the age of 76.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 15th, 1919 (Monday)
Place of Birth	Strasbourg Capital and largest city of Grand Est, located in the historical region of Alsace
Death Date	May 1st, 1996 (Wednesday)
Death place	8th arrondissement of Paris Administrative district of Paris
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐
Chinese Zodiac	Goat 羊

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François Chalais

Birthday

When was François Chalais born?

François Chalais was born on December 15th, 1919.

Death

When did François Chalais die?

François Chalais died on May 1st, 1996 at the age of 76 in 8th arrondissement of Paris (Administrative district of Paris). Today François Chalais would be 104 years old.