Ib Georg Jensen
(1927-2021)

Danish ceramist, designer and author – Ib Georg Jensen was born in Hellerup (Suburb of Copenhagen in Gentofte Kommune) on August 5th, 1927 and died in Hellerup (Suburb of Copenhagen in Gentofte Kommune) on May 25th, 2021 at the age of 93. Today Ib Georg Jensen would be 96 years old.

Age

how old was Ib Georg Jensen when he died?

Ib Georg Jensen died in 2021 at the age of 93.

Biographical data

Birthday	August 5th, 1927 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Hellerup Suburb of Copenhagen in Gentofte Kommune
Death Date	May 25th, 2021 (Tuesday)
Death place	Hellerup Suburb of Copenhagen in Gentofte Kommune
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Leo (The Lion) ♌
Chinese Zodiac	Rabbit 兔

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Ib Georg Jensen

Birthday

When was Ib Georg Jensen born?

Ib Georg Jensen was born on August 5th, 1927.

Death

When did Ib Georg Jensen die?

Ib Georg Jensen died on May 25th, 2021 at the age of 93 in Hellerup (Suburb of Copenhagen in Gentofte Kommune). Today Ib Georg Jensen would be 96 years old.