Johan Wichers
(1887-1956)

Dutch composer and trumpeter (1887-1956) – Johan Wichers was born in Rheine (Town in the district of Steinfurt in Westphalia, Germany) on May 12th, 1887 and died in Enschede (City and municipality in Overijssel the Netherlands) on November 22nd, 1956 at the age of 69. Today Johan Wichers would be 136 years old.

Age

how old was Johan Wichers when he died?

Johan Wichers died in 1956 at the age of 69.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 12th, 1887 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Rheine Town in the district of Steinfurt in Westphalia, Germany
Death Date	November 22nd, 1956 (Thursday)
Death place	Enschede City and municipality in Overijssel the Netherlands
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Taurus (The Bull) ♉
Chinese Zodiac	Pig 豬

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Johan Wichers

Birthday

When was Johan Wichers born?

Johan Wichers was born on May 12th, 1887.

Death

When did Johan Wichers die?

Johan Wichers died on November 22nd, 1956 at the age of 69 in Enschede (City and municipality in Overijssel the Netherlands). Today Johan Wichers would be 136 years old.