Gianfranco Contini
(1912-1990)

Italian philologist (1912-1990) – Gianfranco Contini was born in Domodossola (Italian comune) on January 4th, 1912 and died in Domodossola (Italian comune) on February 1st, 1990 at the age of 78. Today Gianfranco Contini would be 112 years old.

Age

how old was Gianfranco Contini when he died?

Gianfranco Contini died in 1990 at the age of 78.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 4th, 1912 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Domodossola Italian comune
Death Date	February 1st, 1990 (Thursday)
Death place	Domodossola Italian comune
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Rat 鼠

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Gianfranco Contini

Birthday

When was Gianfranco Contini born?

Gianfranco Contini was born on January 4th, 1912.

Death

When did Gianfranco Contini die?

Gianfranco Contini died on February 1st, 1990 at the age of 78 in Domodossola (Italian comune). Today Gianfranco Contini would be 112 years old.