Hugo Friedrich
(1904-1978)

German philologist and romanist (1904-1978) – Hugo Friedrich was born in Karlsruhe (Large city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany) on December 24th, 1904 and died in Freiburg im Breisgau (Large city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany) on February 25th, 1978 at the age of 73. Today Hugo Friedrich would be 119 years old.

Age

how old was Hugo Friedrich when he died?

Hugo Friedrich died in 1978 at the age of 73.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 24th, 1904 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Karlsruhe Large city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Death Date	February 25th, 1978 (Saturday)
Death place	Freiburg im Breisgau Large city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon 龍

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Hugo Friedrich

Birthday

When was Hugo Friedrich born?

Hugo Friedrich was born on December 24th, 1904.

Death

When did Hugo Friedrich die?

Hugo Friedrich died on February 25th, 1978 at the age of 73 in Freiburg im Breisgau (Large city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany). Today Hugo Friedrich would be 119 years old.