Jacob Grimm
(1785-1863)

German philologist, linguist, jurist and mythologist (1785-1863) – Jacob Grimm was born in Hanau (City in Main-Kinzig-Kreis in Hesse, Germany) on January 4th, 1785 and died in Berlin (Federated state, capital and largest city of Germany) on September 20th, 1863 at the age of 78. Today Jacob Grimm would be 239 years old.

Age

how old was Jacob Grimm when he died?

Jacob Grimm died in 1863 at the age of 78.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 4th, 1785 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	Hanau City in Main-Kinzig-Kreis in Hesse, Germany
Death Date	September 20th, 1863 (Sunday)
Death place	Berlin Federated state, capital and largest city of Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Snake 蛇

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Jacob Grimm

Birthday

When was Jacob Grimm born?

Jacob Grimm was born on January 4th, 1785.

Death

When did Jacob Grimm die?

Jacob Grimm died on September 20th, 1863 at the age of 78 in Berlin (Federated state, capital and largest city of Germany). Today Jacob Grimm would be 239 years old.