Gustav Gassner
(1881-1955)

German botanist and plant pathologist (1881-1955) – Gustav Gassner was born in Berlin (Federated state, capital and largest city of Germany) on January 17th, 1881 and died in Lüneburg (Town and capital of the Lüneburg district in Lower Saxony, Germany) on February 5th, 1955 at the age of 74. Today Gustav Gassner would be 143 years old.

Age

how old was Gustav Gassner when he died?

Gustav Gassner died in 1955 at the age of 74.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 17th, 1881 (Monday)
Place of Birth	Berlin Federated state, capital and largest city of Germany
Death Date	February 5th, 1955 (Saturday)
Death place	Lüneburg Town and capital of the Lüneburg district in Lower Saxony, Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Snake 蛇

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Gustav Gassner

Birthday

When was Gustav Gassner born?

Gustav Gassner was born on January 17th, 1881.

Death

When did Gustav Gassner die?

Gustav Gassner died on February 5th, 1955 at the age of 74 in Lüneburg (Town and capital of the Lüneburg district in Lower Saxony, Germany). Today Gustav Gassner would be 143 years old.