Friedrich Wilhelm Otto
(1805-1866)

German classical philologist (1805-1866) – Friedrich Wilhelm Otto was born in Zittau (City in the south east of Saxony, Germany) on February 5th, 1805 and died in Giessen (Seat of Landkreis Gießen and city in Hesse, Germany) on April 21st, 1866 at the age of 61. Today Friedrich Wilhelm Otto would be 219 years old.

Age

how old was Friedrich Wilhelm Otto when he died?

Friedrich Wilhelm Otto died in 1866 at the age of 61.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 5th, 1805 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	Zittau City in the south east of Saxony, Germany
Death Date	April 21st, 1866 (Saturday)
Death place	Giessen Seat of Landkreis Gießen and city in Hesse, Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Ox 牛

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Friedrich Wilhelm Otto

Birthday

When was Friedrich Wilhelm Otto born?

Friedrich Wilhelm Otto was born on February 5th, 1805.

Death

When did Friedrich Wilhelm Otto die?

Friedrich Wilhelm Otto died on April 21st, 1866 at the age of 61 in Giessen (Seat of Landkreis Gießen and city in Hesse, Germany). Today Friedrich Wilhelm Otto would be 219 years old.