Hans Merensky
(1871-1952)

German South African geologist, prospector, scientist, conservationist and philanthropist – Hans Merensky was born in Transvaal Province (Former province of South Africa) on January 1st, 1871 and died in Union of South Africa (State in southern Africa from 1910 to 1961, predecessor to the Republic of South Africa) on January 1st, 1952 at the age of 81. Today Hans Merensky would be 153 years old.

Age

how old was Hans Merensky when he died?

Hans Merensky died in 1952 at the age of 81.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 1st, 1871 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	Transvaal Province Former province of South Africa
Death Date	January 1st, 1952 (Tuesday)
Death place	Union of South Africa State in southern Africa from 1910 to 1961, predecessor to the Republic of South Africa
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Goat 羊

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Hans Merensky

Birthday

When was Hans Merensky born?

Hans Merensky was born on January 1st, 1871.

Death

When did Hans Merensky die?

Hans Merensky died on January 1st, 1952 at the age of 81 in Union of South Africa (State in southern Africa from 1910 to 1961, predecessor to the Republic of South Africa). Today Hans Merensky would be 153 years old.