Ip Man
(1893-1972)

Hong Kong martial artist (1893–1972) – Ip Man was born in Foshan (Prefecture-level city in Guangdong, China) on October 1st, 1893 and died in Hong Kong (City and special administrative region of China) on December 2nd, 1972 at the age of 79. Today Ip Man would be 130 years old.

Age

how old was Ip Man when he died?

Ip Man died in 1972 at the age of 79.

Biographical data

Birthday	October 1st, 1893 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	Foshan Prefecture-level city in Guangdong, China
Death Date	December 2nd, 1972 (Saturday)
Death place	Hong Kong City and special administrative region of China
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Libra (The Scales) ♎
Chinese Zodiac	Snake 蛇

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Ip Man

Birthday

When was Ip Man born?

Ip Man was born on October 1st, 1893.

Death

When did Ip Man die?

Ip Man died on December 2nd, 1972 at the age of 79 in Hong Kong (City and special administrative region of China). Today Ip Man would be 130 years old.