James Krüss
(1926-1997)

German writer – James Krüss was born in Heligoland (Municipality in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany) on May 31st, 1926 and died in Gran Canaria (Spanish island of the Canary Islands) on August 2nd, 1997 at the age of 71. Today James Krüss would be 97 years old.

Age

how old was James Krüss when he died?

James Krüss died in 1997 at the age of 71.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 31st, 1926 (Monday)
Place of Birth	Heligoland Municipality in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Death Date	August 2nd, 1997 (Saturday)
Death place	Gran Canaria Spanish island of the Canary Islands
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Gemini (The Twins) ♊
Chinese Zodiac	Tiger 兎

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James Krüss

Birthday

When was James Krüss born?

James Krüss was born on May 31st, 1926.

Death

When did James Krüss die?

James Krüss died on August 2nd, 1997 at the age of 71 in Gran Canaria (Spanish island of the Canary Islands). Today James Krüss would be 97 years old.