François Claessens
(1897-1971)

Gymnast (1897-1971) – François Claessens was born in Berchem (District of the City of Antwerp, Belgium) on October 2nd, 1897 and died in Antwerp (Municipality in the province of Antwerp, Belgium) on September 29th, 1971 at the age of 73. Today François Claessens would be 126 years old.

Age

how old was François Claessens when he died?

François Claessens died in 1971 at the age of 73.

Biographical data

Birthday	October 2nd, 1897 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Berchem District of the City of Antwerp, Belgium
Death Date	September 29th, 1971 (Wednesday)
Death place	Antwerp Municipality in the province of Antwerp, Belgium
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Libra (The Scales) ♎
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster 雞

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François Claessens

Birthday

When was François Claessens born?

François Claessens was born on October 2nd, 1897.

Death

When did François Claessens die?

François Claessens died on September 29th, 1971 at the age of 73 in Antwerp (Municipality in the province of Antwerp, Belgium). Today François Claessens would be 126 years old.