Jean Behra
(1921-1959)

French racing driver (1921-1959) – Jean Behra was born in Nice (City and commune in Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France) on February 16th, 1921 and died in Berlin (Federated state, capital and largest city of Germany) on August 1st, 1959 at the age of 38. Today Jean Behra would be 103 years old.

Age

how old was Jean Behra when he died?

Jean Behra died in 1959 at the age of 38.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 16th, 1921 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Nice City and commune in Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Death Date	August 1st, 1959 (Saturday)
Death place	Berlin Federated state, capital and largest city of Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster 雞

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Jean Behra

Birthday

When was Jean Behra born?

Jean Behra was born on February 16th, 1921.

Death

When did Jean Behra die?

Jean Behra died on August 1st, 1959 at the age of 38 in Berlin (Federated state, capital and largest city of Germany). Today Jean Behra would be 103 years old.