Franz Königshofer
(1901-1970)

Austrian composer, conductor and musicologist (1901-1970) – Franz Königshofer was born in Vienna (Capital of and state in Austria) on December 5th, 1901 and died in Solothurn (City in Switzerland, capital of its canton) on June 20th, 1970 at the age of 68. Today Franz Königshofer would be 122 years old.

Age

how old was Franz Königshofer when he died?

Franz Königshofer died in 1970 at the age of 68.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 5th, 1901 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Vienna Capital of and state in Austria
Death Date	June 20th, 1970 (Saturday)
Death place	Solothurn City in Switzerland, capital of its canton
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐
Chinese Zodiac	Ox 牛

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Franz Königshofer

Birthday

When was Franz Königshofer born?

Franz Königshofer was born on December 5th, 1901.

Death

When did Franz Königshofer die?

Franz Königshofer died on June 20th, 1970 at the age of 68 in Solothurn (City in Switzerland, capital of its canton). Today Franz Königshofer would be 122 years old.