Karl Marx
(1897-1985)

German composer – Karl Marx was born in Munich (Capital and most populous city of Bavaria, Germany) on November 12th, 1897 and died in Stuttgart (Capital of the federal state Baden-Württemberg, Germany) on May 8th, 1985 at the age of 87. Today Karl Marx would be 126 years old.

Age

how old was Karl Marx when he died?

Karl Marx died in 1985 at the age of 87.

Biographical data

Birthday	November 12th, 1897 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Munich Capital and most populous city of Bavaria, Germany
Death Date	May 8th, 1985 (Wednesday)
Death place	Stuttgart Capital of the federal state Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Scorpio (The Scorpion) ♏
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster 雞

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Karl Marx

Birthday

When was Karl Marx born?

Karl Marx was born on November 12th, 1897.

Death

When did Karl Marx die?

Karl Marx died on May 8th, 1985 at the age of 87 in Stuttgart (Capital of the federal state Baden-Württemberg, Germany). Today Karl Marx would be 126 years old.