Georg Friedrich Karl von Opel
(1912-1971)

German automobile businessman and sports official – Georg Friedrich Karl von Opel was born in Frankfurt (City in Hesse, Germany) on May 18th, 1912 and died in Bad Soden am Taunus (Town in Main-Taunus-Kreis in Hesse, Germany) on August 14th, 1971 at the age of 59. Today Georg Friedrich Karl von Opel would be 111 years old.

Age

how old was Georg Friedrich Karl von Opel when he died?

Georg Friedrich Karl von Opel died in 1971 at the age of 59.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 18th, 1912 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Frankfurt City in Hesse, Germany
Death Date	August 14th, 1971 (Saturday)
Death place	Bad Soden am Taunus Town in Main-Taunus-Kreis in Hesse, Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Taurus (The Bull) ♉
Chinese Zodiac	Rat 鼠

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Georg Friedrich Karl von Opel

Birthday

When was Georg Friedrich Karl von Opel born?

Georg Friedrich Karl von Opel was born on May 18th, 1912.

Death

When did Georg Friedrich Karl von Opel die?

Georg Friedrich Karl von Opel died on August 14th, 1971 at the age of 59 in Bad Soden am Taunus (Town in Main-Taunus-Kreis in Hesse, Germany). Today Georg Friedrich Karl von Opel would be 111 years old.