Jan Beenakker
(1926-1998)

Dutch physicist and rector (1926–1998) – Jan Beenakker was born in Koog aan de Zaan (Town in North Holland, the Netherlands) on February 1st, 1926 and died in Leiden (City and municipality in South Holland, the Netherlands) on July 23rd, 1998 at the age of 72. Today Jan Beenakker would be 98 years old.

Age

how old was Jan Beenakker when he died?

Jan Beenakker died in 1998 at the age of 72.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 1st, 1926 (Monday)
Place of Birth	Koog aan de Zaan Town in North Holland, the Netherlands
Death Date	July 23rd, 1998 (Thursday)
Death place	Leiden City and municipality in South Holland, the Netherlands
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Tiger 兎

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Jan Beenakker

Birthday

When was Jan Beenakker born?

Jan Beenakker was born on February 1st, 1926.

Death

When did Jan Beenakker die?

Jan Beenakker died on July 23rd, 1998 at the age of 72 in Leiden (City and municipality in South Holland, the Netherlands). Today Jan Beenakker would be 98 years old.