Karel Hába
(1898-1972)

Czech music educator, composer, choirmaster and violist – Karel Hába was born in Vizovice (Town in the Czech Republic) on May 21st, 1898 and died in Prague (Capital city of the Czech Republic) on November 21st, 1972 at the age of 74. Today Karel Hába would be 126 years old.

Age

how old was Karel Hába when he died?

Karel Hába died in 1972 at the age of 74.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 21st, 1898 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Vizovice Town in the Czech Republic
Death Date	November 21st, 1972 (Tuesday)
Death place	Prague Capital city of the Czech Republic
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Taurus (The Bull) ♉
Chinese Zodiac	Dog 狗

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Karel Hába

Birthday

When was Karel Hába born?

Karel Hába was born on May 21st, 1898.

Death

When did Karel Hába die?

Karel Hába died on November 21st, 1972 at the age of 74 in Prague (Capital city of the Czech Republic). Today Karel Hába would be 126 years old.