Hoimar von Ditfurth
(1921-1989)

German physician and journalist (1921-1989) – Hoimar von Ditfurth was born in Charlottenburg (Locality of Berlin, Germany) on October 15th, 1921 and died in Freiburg im Breisgau (Large city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany) on November 1st, 1989 at the age of 68. Today Hoimar von Ditfurth would be 102 years old.

Age

how old was Hoimar von Ditfurth when he died?

Hoimar von Ditfurth died in 1989 at the age of 68.

Biographical data

Birthday	October 15th, 1921 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Charlottenburg Locality of Berlin, Germany
Death Date	November 1st, 1989 (Wednesday)
Death place	Freiburg im Breisgau Large city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Libra (The Scales) ♎
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster 雞

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Hoimar von Ditfurth

Birthday

When was Hoimar von Ditfurth born?

Hoimar von Ditfurth was born on October 15th, 1921.

Death

When did Hoimar von Ditfurth die?

Hoimar von Ditfurth died on November 1st, 1989 at the age of 68 in Freiburg im Breisgau (Large city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany). Today Hoimar von Ditfurth would be 102 years old.