George Van Biesbroeck
(1880-1974)

Astronomer (1880-1974) – George Van Biesbroeck was born in Ghent (City in the province of East Flanders, Belgium) on January 21st, 1880 and died in Tucson (City in and county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States) on February 23rd, 1974 at the age of 94. Today George Van Biesbroeck would be 144 years old.

Age

how old was George Van Biesbroeck when he died?

George Van Biesbroeck died in 1974 at the age of 94.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 21st, 1880 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Ghent City in the province of East Flanders, Belgium
Death Date	February 23rd, 1974 (Saturday)
Death place	Tucson City in and county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon 龍

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George Van Biesbroeck

Birthday

When was George Van Biesbroeck born?

George Van Biesbroeck was born on January 21st, 1880.

Death

When did George Van Biesbroeck die?

George Van Biesbroeck died on February 23rd, 1974 at the age of 94 in Tucson (City in and county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States). Today George Van Biesbroeck would be 144 years old.