Kristian Birkeland
(1867-1917)

Norwegian scientist – Kristian Birkeland was born in Christiania (Former name of Oslo, the capital of Norway (1624–1924)) on December 13th, 1867 and died in Tokyo (Special wards in the eastern part of Tokyo Metropolis in Japan, that used to form a single city) on June 15th, 1917 at the age of 49. Today Kristian Birkeland would be 156 years old.

Age

how old was Kristian Birkeland when he died?

Kristian Birkeland died in 1917 at the age of 49.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 13th, 1867 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Christiania Former name of Oslo, the capital of Norway (1624–1924)
Death Date	June 15th, 1917 (Friday)
Death place	Tokyo Special wards in the eastern part of Tokyo Metropolis in Japan, that used to form a single city
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐
Chinese Zodiac	Rabbit 兔

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Kristian Birkeland

Birthday

When was Kristian Birkeland born?

Kristian Birkeland was born on December 13th, 1867.

Death

When did Kristian Birkeland die?

Kristian Birkeland died on June 15th, 1917 at the age of 49 in Tokyo (Special wards in the eastern part of Tokyo Metropolis in Japan, that used to form a single city). Today Kristian Birkeland would be 156 years old.