Friedrich August Wolf
(1759-1824)

German philologist – Friedrich August Wolf was born in Hainrode (Municipality of Germany) on February 15th, 1759 and died in Marseille (Commune in Bouches-du-Rhône, the second largest city of France) on August 8th, 1824 at the age of 65. Today Friedrich August Wolf would be 265 years old.

Age

how old was Friedrich August Wolf when he died?

Friedrich August Wolf died in 1824 at the age of 65.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 15th, 1759 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Hainrode Municipality of Germany
Death Date	August 8th, 1824 (Sunday)
Death place	Marseille Commune in Bouches-du-Rhône, the second largest city of France
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Rabbit 兔

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Friedrich August Wolf

Birthday

When was Friedrich August Wolf born?

Friedrich August Wolf was born on February 15th, 1759.

Death

When did Friedrich August Wolf die?

Friedrich August Wolf died on August 8th, 1824 at the age of 65 in Marseille (Commune in Bouches-du-Rhône, the second largest city of France). Today Friedrich August Wolf would be 265 years old.