Herman Johannes Lam
(1892-1977)

Botanist (1892-1977) – Herman Johannes Lam was born in Veendam (Municipality in the Netherlands) on January 3rd, 1892 and died in Leiden (City and municipality in South Holland, the Netherlands) on February 15th, 1977 at the age of 85. Today Herman Johannes Lam would be 132 years old.

Age

how old was Herman Johannes Lam when he died?

Herman Johannes Lam died in 1977 at the age of 85.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 3rd, 1892 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	Veendam Municipality in the Netherlands
Death Date	February 15th, 1977 (Tuesday)
Death place	Leiden City and municipality in South Holland, the Netherlands
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon 龍

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Herman Johannes Lam

Birthday

When was Herman Johannes Lam born?

Herman Johannes Lam was born on January 3rd, 1892.

Death

When did Herman Johannes Lam die?

Herman Johannes Lam died on February 15th, 1977 at the age of 85 in Leiden (City and municipality in South Holland, the Netherlands). Today Herman Johannes Lam would be 132 years old.