Gorch Fock
(1880-1916)
Low German writer – Gorch Fock was born in Finkenwerder (Quarter of Hamburg, Germany) on August 22nd, 1880 and died in Skagerrak (Strait between Denmark, Norway and Sweden connecting the North Sea and the Kattegatt sea area) on May 31st, 1916 at the age of 35. Today Gorch Fock would be 143 years old.
Age
how old was Gorch Fock when he died?
35
Gorch Fock died in 1916 at the age of 35.
Biographical data
| Birthday | August 22nd, 1880 (Sunday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Finkenwerder Quarter of Hamburg, Germany |
| Death Date | May 31st, 1916 (Wednesday) |
| Death place | Skagerrak Strait between Denmark, Norway and Sweden connecting the North Sea and the Kattegatt sea area |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Leo (The Lion) ♌ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon 龍 |
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Birthday
When was Gorch Fock born?
Gorch Fock was born on August 22nd, 1880.
Death
When did Gorch Fock die?
Gorch Fock died on May 31st, 1916 at the age of 35 in Skagerrak (Strait between Denmark, Norway and Sweden connecting the North Sea and the Kattegatt sea area). Today Gorch Fock would be 143 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Gorch Fock born?
Finkenwerder (Quarter of Hamburg, Germany).
Death place
Where did Gorch Fock die?
Skagerrak (Strait between Denmark, Norway and Sweden connecting the North Sea and the Kattegatt sea area).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Gorch Fock?
Gorch Fock was born in the zodiac sign Leo (The Lion).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Gorch Fock have?
Gorch Fock was born in 1880 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Dragon.
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Died on May 31st, 1916:
Anniversaries of death
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1931May 31st20
1936May 31st25
1941May 31st30
1946May 31st40
1956May 31st50
1966May 31st75
1991May 31st100
2016May 31st150
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