Heðin Brú
(1901-1987)
Faroese novelist and translator – Heðin Brú was born in Skálavík (Settlement on Sandoy, Faroe Islands) on August 17th, 1901 and died in Tórshavn (Capital of the Faroe Islands) on May 18th, 1987 at the age of 85. Today Heðin Brú would be 122 years old.
Age
how old was Heðin Brú when he died?
85
Heðin Brú died in 1987 at the age of 85.
Biographical data
| Birthday | August 17th, 1901 (Saturday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Skálavík Settlement on Sandoy, Faroe Islands |
| Death Date | May 18th, 1987 (Monday) |
| Death place | Tórshavn Capital of the Faroe Islands |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Leo (The Lion) ♌ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox 牛 |
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Birthday
When was Heðin Brú born?
Heðin Brú was born on August 17th, 1901.
Death
When did Heðin Brú die?
Heðin Brú died on May 18th, 1987 at the age of 85 in Tórshavn (Capital of the Faroe Islands). Today Heðin Brú would be 122 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Heðin Brú born?
Skálavík (Settlement on Sandoy, Faroe Islands).
Death place
Where did Heðin Brú die?
Tórshavn (Capital of the Faroe Islands).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Heðin Brú?
Heðin Brú was born in the zodiac sign Leo (The Lion).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Heðin Brú have?
Heðin Brú was born in 1901 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Ox.
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