Gerhard Meier
(1917-2008)

Swiss author (1917-2008) – Gerhard Meier was born in Niederbipp (Municipality in the canton of Bern in Switzerland) on June 20th, 1917 and died in Langenthal (Town and municipality in the canton of Bern in Switzerland) on June 22nd, 2008 at the age of 91. Today Gerhard Meier would be 109 years old.

Age

how old was Gerhard Meier when he died?

Gerhard Meier died in 2008 at the age of 91.

Biographical data

Birthday	June 20th, 1917 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Niederbipp Municipality in the canton of Bern in Switzerland
Death Date	June 22nd, 2008 (Sunday)
Death place	Langenthal Town and municipality in the canton of Bern in Switzerland
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Gemini (The Twins) ♊
Chinese Zodiac	Snake 蛇

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Gerhard Meier

Birthday

When was Gerhard Meier born?

Gerhard Meier was born on June 20th, 1917.

Death

When did Gerhard Meier die?

Gerhard Meier died on June 22nd, 2008 at the age of 91 in Langenthal (Town and municipality in the canton of Bern in Switzerland). Today Gerhard Meier would be 109 years old.