Greta Andersen
(1927-2023)

Danish swimmer – Greta Andersen was born in Copenhagen (Capital and largest city of Denmark) on May 1st, 1927 and died in Solvang (City in Santa Barbara County, California, United States) on February 6th, 2023 at the age of 95. Today Greta Andersen would be 96 years old.

Age

how old was Greta Andersen when he died?

Greta Andersen died in 2023 at the age of 95.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 1st, 1927 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	Copenhagen Capital and largest city of Denmark
Death Date	February 6th, 2023 (Monday)
Death place	Solvang City in Santa Barbara County, California, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Taurus (The Bull) ♉
Chinese Zodiac	Rabbit 兔

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Greta Andersen

Birthday

When was Greta Andersen born?

Greta Andersen was born on May 1st, 1927.

Death

When did Greta Andersen die?

Greta Andersen died on February 6th, 2023 at the age of 95 in Solvang (City in Santa Barbara County, California, United States). Today Greta Andersen would be 96 years old.