Harald Bergström
(1908-2001)

Swedish mathematician – Harald Bergström was born in Mölltorp (Urban area in Karlsborg Municipality, Sweden) on April 1st, 1908 and died in Gothenburg (Second-largest city in Sweden and capital of the Västra Götaland County) on May 23rd, 2001 at the age of 93. Today Harald Bergström would be 116 years old.

Age

how old was Harald Bergström when he died?

Harald Bergström died in 2001 at the age of 93.

Biographical data

Birthday	April 1st, 1908 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Mölltorp Urban area in Karlsborg Municipality, Sweden
Death Date	May 23rd, 2001 (Wednesday)
Death place	Gothenburg Second-largest city in Sweden and capital of the Västra Götaland County
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aries (The Ram) ♈
Chinese Zodiac	Monkey 猴

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Harald Bergström

Birthday

When was Harald Bergström born?

Harald Bergström was born on April 1st, 1908.

Death

When did Harald Bergström die?

Harald Bergström died on May 23rd, 2001 at the age of 93 in Gothenburg (Second-largest city in Sweden and capital of the Västra Götaland County). Today Harald Bergström would be 116 years old.