Johannes Kotkas
(1915-1998)

Estonian wrestler – Johannes Kotkas was born in Kambja Rural Municipality (Former municipality of Estonia (until 2017)) on February 3rd, 1915 and died in Tallinn (Capital and most populous city of Estonia) on May 8th, 1998 at the age of 83. Today Johannes Kotkas would be 109 years old.

Age

how old was Johannes Kotkas when he died?

Johannes Kotkas died in 1998 at the age of 83.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 3rd, 1915 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Kambja Rural Municipality Former municipality of Estonia (until 2017)
Death Date	May 8th, 1998 (Friday)
Death place	Tallinn Capital and most populous city of Estonia
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Rabbit 兔

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Johannes Kotkas

Birthday

When was Johannes Kotkas born?

Johannes Kotkas was born on February 3rd, 1915.

Death

When did Johannes Kotkas die?

Johannes Kotkas died on May 8th, 1998 at the age of 83 in Tallinn (Capital and most populous city of Estonia). Today Johannes Kotkas would be 109 years old.