Karl Schlechta
(1904-1985)

German author – Karl Schlechta was born in Vienna (Capital of and state in Austria) on January 23rd, 1904 and died in Ober-Ramstadt (Town in Landkreis Darmstadt-Dieburg in Hesse, Germany) on February 19th, 1985 at the age of 81. Today Karl Schlechta would be 120 years old.

Age

how old was Karl Schlechta when he died?

Karl Schlechta died in 1985 at the age of 81.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 23rd, 1904 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Vienna Capital of and state in Austria
Death Date	February 19th, 1985 (Tuesday)
Death place	Ober-Ramstadt Town in Landkreis Darmstadt-Dieburg in Hesse, Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon 龍

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Karl Schlechta

Birthday

When was Karl Schlechta born?

Karl Schlechta was born on January 23rd, 1904.

Death

When did Karl Schlechta die?

Karl Schlechta died on February 19th, 1985 at the age of 81 in Ober-Ramstadt (Town in Landkreis Darmstadt-Dieburg in Hesse, Germany). Today Karl Schlechta would be 120 years old.