Gustav Neckel
(1878-1940)

German philologist (1878-1940) – Gustav Neckel was born in Wismar (City in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany) on January 17th, 1878 and died in Dresden (Capital city of the Free State of Saxony in Germany) on November 24th, 1940 at the age of 62. Today Gustav Neckel would be 146 years old.

Age

how old was Gustav Neckel when he died?

Gustav Neckel died in 1940 at the age of 62.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 17th, 1878 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Wismar City in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
Death Date	November 24th, 1940 (Sunday)
Death place	Dresden Capital city of the Free State of Saxony in Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Tiger 兎

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Gustav Neckel

Birthday

When was Gustav Neckel born?

Gustav Neckel was born on January 17th, 1878.

Death

When did Gustav Neckel die?

Gustav Neckel died on November 24th, 1940 at the age of 62 in Dresden (Capital city of the Free State of Saxony in Germany). Today Gustav Neckel would be 146 years old.