Johan Meyer
(1860-1940)

Norwegian professor – Johan Meyer was born in Bømlo Municipality (Municipality in Vestland, Norway) on October 29th, 1860 and died in Askim Municipality (Former municipality in Østfold in Norway) on January 23rd, 1940 at the age of 79. Today Johan Meyer would be 165 years old.

Age

how old was Johan Meyer when he died?

Johan Meyer died in 1940 at the age of 79.

Biographical data

Birthday	October 29th, 1860 (Monday)
Place of Birth	Bømlo Municipality Municipality in Vestland, Norway
Death Date	January 23rd, 1940 (Tuesday)
Death place	Askim Municipality Former municipality in Østfold in Norway
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Scorpio (The Scorpion) ♏
Chinese Zodiac	Monkey 猴

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Johan Meyer

Birthday

When was Johan Meyer born?

Johan Meyer was born on October 29th, 1860.

Death

When did Johan Meyer die?

Johan Meyer died on January 23rd, 1940 at the age of 79 in Askim Municipality (Former municipality in Østfold in Norway). Today Johan Meyer would be 165 years old.