Joseph Beuys
(1921-1986)
German artist, teacher, and theorist of art (1921-1986) – Joseph Beuys was born in Krefeld (City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany) on May 12th, 1921 and died in Düsseldorf (Capital city of the German federated state of North Rhine-Westphalia) on January 23rd, 1986 at the age of 64. Today Joseph Beuys would be 102 years old.
Age
how old was Joseph Beuys when he died?
64
Joseph Beuys died in 1986 at the age of 64.
Biographical data
| Birthday | May 12th, 1921 (Thursday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Krefeld City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany |
| Death Date | January 23rd, 1986 (Thursday) |
| Death place | Düsseldorf Capital city of the German federated state of North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Taurus (The Bull) ♉ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster 雞 |
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Birthday
When was Joseph Beuys born?
Joseph Beuys was born on May 12th, 1921.
Death
When did Joseph Beuys die?
Joseph Beuys died on January 23rd, 1986 at the age of 64 in Düsseldorf (Capital city of the German federated state of North Rhine-Westphalia). Today Joseph Beuys would be 102 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Joseph Beuys born?
Krefeld (City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany).
Death place
Where did Joseph Beuys die?
Düsseldorf (Capital city of the German federated state of North Rhine-Westphalia).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Joseph Beuys?
Joseph Beuys was born in the zodiac sign Taurus (The Bull).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Joseph Beuys have?
Joseph Beuys was born in 1921 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Rooster.
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