Hermann Gunkel
(1862-1932)

German evangelical theologian – Hermann Gunkel was born in Springe (Municipality in Region Hannover, Germany) on May 23rd, 1862 and died in Halle (Saale) (City in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt) on March 11th, 1932 at the age of 69. Today Hermann Gunkel would be 161 years old.

Age

how old was Hermann Gunkel when he died?

Hermann Gunkel died in 1932 at the age of 69.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 23rd, 1862 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Springe Municipality in Region Hannover, Germany
Death Date	March 11th, 1932 (Friday)
Death place	Halle (Saale) City in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Gemini (The Twins) ♊
Chinese Zodiac	Dog 狗

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Hermann Gunkel

Birthday

When was Hermann Gunkel born?

Hermann Gunkel was born on May 23rd, 1862.

Death

When did Hermann Gunkel die?

Hermann Gunkel died on March 11th, 1932 at the age of 69 in Halle (Saale) (City in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt). Today Hermann Gunkel would be 161 years old.