Franz Kapus
(1909-1981)

Bobsledder (1909-1981) – Franz Kapus was born in Zürich (Capital of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland) on April 12th, 1909 and died in Zürich (Capital of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland) on March 4th, 1981 at the age of 71. Today Franz Kapus would be 115 years old.

Age

how old was Franz Kapus when he died?

Franz Kapus died in 1981 at the age of 71.

Biographical data

Birthday	April 12th, 1909 (Monday)
Place of Birth	Zürich Capital of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland
Death Date	March 4th, 1981 (Wednesday)
Death place	Zürich Capital of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aries (The Ram) ♈
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster 雞

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Franz Kapus

Birthday

When was Franz Kapus born?

Franz Kapus was born on April 12th, 1909.

Death

When did Franz Kapus die?

Franz Kapus died on March 4th, 1981 at the age of 71 in Zürich (Capital of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland). Today Franz Kapus would be 115 years old.