Gottfried Benn
(1886-1956)
German novelist, poet – Gottfried Benn was born in Putlitz (Town in Germany) on May 2nd, 1886 and died in West Berlin (The Western sectors of Berlin between 1945 and 1990) on July 7th, 1956 at the age of 70. Today Gottfried Benn would be 137 years old.
Age
how old was Gottfried Benn when he died?
70
Gottfried Benn died in 1956 at the age of 70.
Biographical data
| Birthday | May 2nd, 1886 (Sunday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Putlitz Town in Germany |
| Death Date | July 7th, 1956 (Saturday) |
| Death place | West Berlin The Western sectors of Berlin between 1945 and 1990 |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Taurus (The Bull) ♉ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog 狗 |
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Birthday
When was Gottfried Benn born?
Gottfried Benn was born on May 2nd, 1886.
Death
When did Gottfried Benn die?
Gottfried Benn died on July 7th, 1956 at the age of 70 in West Berlin (The Western sectors of Berlin between 1945 and 1990). Today Gottfried Benn would be 137 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Gottfried Benn born?
Putlitz (Town in Germany).
Death place
Where did Gottfried Benn die?
West Berlin (The Western sectors of Berlin between 1945 and 1990).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Gottfried Benn?
Gottfried Benn was born in the zodiac sign Taurus (The Bull).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Gottfried Benn have?
Gottfried Benn was born in 1886 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Dog.
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