Karel Čapek
(1890-1938)
Czech writer (1890-1938) – Karel Čapek was born in Malé Svatoňovice (Municipality in the Czech Republic) on January 9th, 1890 and died in Prague (Capital city of the Czech Republic) on December 25th, 1938 at the age of 48. Today Karel Čapek would be 134 years old.
Age
how old was Karel Čapek when he died?
48
Karel Čapek died in 1938 at the age of 48.
Biographical data
| Birthday | January 9th, 1890 (Thursday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Malé Svatoňovice Municipality in the Czech Republic |
| Death Date | December 25th, 1938 (Sunday) |
| Death place | Prague Capital city of the Czech Republic |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger 兎 |
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Birthday
When was Karel Čapek born?
Karel Čapek was born on January 9th, 1890.
Death
When did Karel Čapek die?
Karel Čapek died on December 25th, 1938 at the age of 48 in Prague (Capital city of the Czech Republic). Today Karel Čapek would be 134 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Karel Čapek born?
Malé Svatoňovice (Municipality in the Czech Republic).
Death place
Where did Karel Čapek die?
Prague (Capital city of the Czech Republic).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Karel Čapek?
Karel Čapek was born in the zodiac sign Capricorn (The Sea-Goat).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Karel Čapek have?
Karel Čapek was born in 1890 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Tiger.
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