Joseph Ahrens
(1904-1997)

German composer and organist (1904-1997) – Joseph Ahrens was born in Sommersell on April 17th, 1904 and died in Berlin (Federated state, capital and largest city of Germany) on December 21st, 1997 at the age of 93. Today Joseph Ahrens would be 120 years old.

Age

how old was Joseph Ahrens when he died?

Joseph Ahrens died in 1997 at the age of 93.

Biographical data

Birthday	April 17th, 1904 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	Sommersell
Death Date	December 21st, 1997 (Sunday)
Death place	Berlin Federated state, capital and largest city of Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aries (The Ram) ♈
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon 龍

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Joseph Ahrens

Birthday

When was Joseph Ahrens born?

Joseph Ahrens was born on April 17th, 1904.

Death

When did Joseph Ahrens die?

Joseph Ahrens died on December 21st, 1997 at the age of 93 in Berlin (Federated state, capital and largest city of Germany). Today Joseph Ahrens would be 120 years old.