Henrik Wergeland
(1808-1845)

Norwegian writer (1808–1845) – Henrik Wergeland was born in Kristiansand Municipality (Municipality of Agder county in Southern Norway) on June 17th, 1808 and died in Christiania (Former name of Oslo, the capital of Norway (1624–1924)) on July 12th, 1845 at the age of 37. Today Henrik Wergeland would be 215 years old.

Age

how old was Henrik Wergeland when he died?

Henrik Wergeland died in 1845 at the age of 37.

Biographical data

Birthday	June 17th, 1808 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Kristiansand Municipality Municipality of Agder county in Southern Norway
Death Date	July 12th, 1845 (Saturday)
Death place	Christiania Former name of Oslo, the capital of Norway (1624–1924)
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Gemini (The Twins) ♊
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon 龍

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Henrik Wergeland

Birthday

When was Henrik Wergeland born?

Henrik Wergeland was born on June 17th, 1808.

Death

When did Henrik Wergeland die?

Henrik Wergeland died on July 12th, 1845 at the age of 37 in Christiania (Former name of Oslo, the capital of Norway (1624–1924)). Today Henrik Wergeland would be 215 years old.