Jacob Riis
(1849-1914)
American photographer, journalist and activist (1849-1914) – Jacob Riis was born in Ribe (Town in Denmark) on May 3rd, 1849 and died in Barre (Town in Massachusetts, United States) on May 26th, 1914 at the age of 65. Today Jacob Riis would be 175 years old.
Age
how old was Jacob Riis when he died?
65
Jacob Riis died in 1914 at the age of 65.
Biographical data
| Birthday | May 3rd, 1849 (Thursday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Ribe Town in Denmark |
| Death Date | May 26th, 1914 (Tuesday) |
| Death place | Barre Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Taurus (The Bull) ♉ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster 雞 |
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Birthday
When was Jacob Riis born?
Jacob Riis was born on May 3rd, 1849.
Death
When did Jacob Riis die?
Jacob Riis died on May 26th, 1914 at the age of 65 in Barre (Town in Massachusetts, United States). Today Jacob Riis would be 175 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Jacob Riis born?
Ribe (Town in Denmark).
Death place
Where did Jacob Riis die?
Barre (Town in Massachusetts, United States).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Jacob Riis?
Jacob Riis was born in the zodiac sign Taurus (The Bull).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Jacob Riis have?
Jacob Riis was born in 1849 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Rooster.
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