Herman Boerhaave
(1668-1738)

Dutch botanist, chemist, humanist, and physician (1668–1738) – Herman Boerhaave was born in Voorhout (Village and former municipality in South Holland, the Netherlands) on December 31st, 1668 and died in Leiden (City and municipality in South Holland, the Netherlands) on September 23rd, 1738 at the age of 69. Today Herman Boerhaave would be 355 years old.

Age

how old was Herman Boerhaave when he died?

Herman Boerhaave died in 1738 at the age of 69.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 31st, 1668 (Monday)
Place of Birth	Voorhout Village and former municipality in South Holland, the Netherlands
Death Date	September 23rd, 1738 (Tuesday)
Death place	Leiden City and municipality in South Holland, the Netherlands
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Monkey 猴

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Herman Boerhaave

Birthday

When was Herman Boerhaave born?

Herman Boerhaave was born on December 31st, 1668.

Death

When did Herman Boerhaave die?

Herman Boerhaave died on September 23rd, 1738 at the age of 69 in Leiden (City and municipality in South Holland, the Netherlands). Today Herman Boerhaave would be 355 years old.