Henri Pirenne
(1862-1935)

Belgian historian (1862-1935) – Henri Pirenne was born in Verviers (City in Wallonia, Belgium) on December 23rd, 1862 and died in Uccle - Ukkel (Municipality in the Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium) on October 24th, 1935 at the age of 72. Today Henri Pirenne would be 161 years old.

Age

how old was Henri Pirenne when he died?

Henri Pirenne died in 1935 at the age of 72.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 23rd, 1862 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	Verviers City in Wallonia, Belgium
Death Date	October 24th, 1935 (Thursday)
Death place	Uccle - Ukkel Municipality in the Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Dog 狗

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Henri Pirenne

Birthday

When was Henri Pirenne born?

Henri Pirenne was born on December 23rd, 1862.

Death

When did Henri Pirenne die?

Henri Pirenne died on October 24th, 1935 at the age of 72 in Uccle - Ukkel (Municipality in the Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium). Today Henri Pirenne would be 161 years old.