Karl-Wilhelm Specht
(1894-1953)

German General and Knight's Cross recipients – Karl-Wilhelm Specht was born in Herdecke (Town in Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany) on May 22nd, 1894 and died in Moscow (Capital and most populous city of Russia) on December 3rd, 1953 at the age of 59. Today Karl-Wilhelm Specht would be 130 years old.

Age

how old was Karl-Wilhelm Specht when he died?

Karl-Wilhelm Specht died in 1953 at the age of 59.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 22nd, 1894 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	Herdecke Town in Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Death Date	December 3rd, 1953 (Thursday)
Death place	Moscow Capital and most populous city of Russia
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Gemini (The Twins) ♊
Chinese Zodiac	Horse 馬

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Karl-Wilhelm Specht

Birthday

When was Karl-Wilhelm Specht born?

Karl-Wilhelm Specht was born on May 22nd, 1894.

Death

When did Karl-Wilhelm Specht die?

Karl-Wilhelm Specht died on December 3rd, 1953 at the age of 59 in Moscow (Capital and most populous city of Russia). Today Karl-Wilhelm Specht would be 130 years old.