Kurt Jooss
(1901-1979)

German dancer, choreographer and influential art dance educator (1901-1979) – Kurt Jooss was born in Wasseralfingen (Quarter of Aalen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany) on January 12th, 1901 and died in Heilbronn (German city in the state of Baden-Württemberg) on May 22nd, 1979 at the age of 78. Today Kurt Jooss would be 123 years old.

Age

how old was Kurt Jooss when he died?

Kurt Jooss died in 1979 at the age of 78.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 12th, 1901 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Wasseralfingen Quarter of Aalen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Death Date	May 22nd, 1979 (Tuesday)
Death place	Heilbronn German city in the state of Baden-Württemberg
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Ox 牛

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Kurt Jooss

Birthday

When was Kurt Jooss born?

Kurt Jooss was born on January 12th, 1901.

Death

When did Kurt Jooss die?

Kurt Jooss died on May 22nd, 1979 at the age of 78 in Heilbronn (German city in the state of Baden-Württemberg). Today Kurt Jooss would be 123 years old.