Johann Philipp Reis
(1834-1874)

German scientist and inventor – Johann Philipp Reis was born in Gelnhausen (Seat of Main-Kinzig-Kreis and town in Hesse, Germany) on January 7th, 1834 and died in Friedrichsdorf (Town in Hochtaunuskreis in Hesse, Germany) on January 14th, 1874 at the age of 40. Today Johann Philipp Reis would be 190 years old.

Age

how old was Johann Philipp Reis when he died?

Johann Philipp Reis died in 1874 at the age of 40.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 7th, 1834 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	Gelnhausen Seat of Main-Kinzig-Kreis and town in Hesse, Germany
Death Date	January 14th, 1874 (Wednesday)
Death place	Friedrichsdorf Town in Hochtaunuskreis in Hesse, Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Horse 馬

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Johann Philipp Reis

Birthday

When was Johann Philipp Reis born?

Johann Philipp Reis was born on January 7th, 1834.

Death

When did Johann Philipp Reis die?

Johann Philipp Reis died on January 14th, 1874 at the age of 40 in Friedrichsdorf (Town in Hochtaunuskreis in Hesse, Germany). Today Johann Philipp Reis would be 190 years old.