Karl Funk
(1781-1857)

German pedagogue – Karl Funk was born in Leipzig (Largest city in Saxony, Germany) on December 27th, 1781 and died in Bad Suderode (Part of Quedlinburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany) on June 15th, 1857 at the age of 75. Today Karl Funk would be 242 years old.

Age

how old was Karl Funk when he died?

Karl Funk died in 1857 at the age of 75.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 27th, 1781 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Leipzig Largest city in Saxony, Germany
Death Date	June 15th, 1857 (Monday)
Death place	Bad Suderode Part of Quedlinburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Ox 牛

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Karl Funk

Birthday

When was Karl Funk born?

Karl Funk was born on December 27th, 1781.

Death

When did Karl Funk die?

Karl Funk died on June 15th, 1857 at the age of 75 in Bad Suderode (Part of Quedlinburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany). Today Karl Funk would be 242 years old.