Karel Doorman
(1889-1942)

Dutch admiral (1889–1942) – Karel Doorman was born in Utrecht (Municipality in the Netherlands and capital city of the province of Utrecht) on April 23rd, 1889 and died in Java Sea (Shallow sea between Java and Borneo, in Indonesia) on February 28th, 1942 at the age of 52. Today Karel Doorman would be 135 years old.

Age

how old was Karel Doorman when he died?

Karel Doorman died in 1942 at the age of 52.

Biographical data

Birthday	April 23rd, 1889 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	Utrecht Municipality in the Netherlands and capital city of the province of Utrecht
Death Date	February 28th, 1942 (Saturday)
Death place	Java Sea Shallow sea between Java and Borneo, in Indonesia
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Taurus (The Bull) ♉
Chinese Zodiac	Ox 牛

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Karel Doorman

Birthday

When was Karel Doorman born?

Karel Doorman was born on April 23rd, 1889.

Death

When did Karel Doorman die?

Karel Doorman died on February 28th, 1942 at the age of 52 in Java Sea (Shallow sea between Java and Borneo, in Indonesia). Today Karel Doorman would be 135 years old.