Johan Herman Wessel
(1742-1785)

Norwegian-Danish writer – Johan Herman Wessel was born in Vestby Municipality (Municipality in Akershus, Norway) on October 6th, 1742 and died in Copenhagen (Capital and largest city of Denmark) on December 29th, 1785 at the age of 43. Today Johan Herman Wessel would be 281 years old.

Age

how old was Johan Herman Wessel when he died?

Johan Herman Wessel died in 1785 at the age of 43.

Biographical data

Birthday	October 6th, 1742 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Vestby Municipality Municipality in Akershus, Norway
Death Date	December 29th, 1785 (Thursday)
Death place	Copenhagen Capital and largest city of Denmark
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Libra (The Scales) ♎
Chinese Zodiac	Dog 狗

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Johan Herman Wessel

Birthday

When was Johan Herman Wessel born?

Johan Herman Wessel was born on October 6th, 1742.

Death

When did Johan Herman Wessel die?

Johan Herman Wessel died on December 29th, 1785 at the age of 43 in Copenhagen (Capital and largest city of Denmark). Today Johan Herman Wessel would be 281 years old.