Kurt Magnus
(1912-2003)

German scientist and engineer – Kurt Magnus was born in Magdeburg (Capital city of the German state of Saxony-Anhalt) on September 8th, 1912 and died in Munich (Capital and most populous city of Bavaria, Germany) on December 12th, 2003 at the age of 91. Today Kurt Magnus would be 111 years old.

Age

how old was Kurt Magnus when he died?

Kurt Magnus died in 2003 at the age of 91.

Biographical data

Birthday	September 8th, 1912 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	Magdeburg Capital city of the German state of Saxony-Anhalt
Death Date	December 12th, 2003 (Friday)
Death place	Munich Capital and most populous city of Bavaria, Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Virgo (The Maiden) ♍
Chinese Zodiac	Rat 鼠

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Kurt Magnus

Birthday

When was Kurt Magnus born?

Kurt Magnus was born on September 8th, 1912.

Death

When did Kurt Magnus die?

Kurt Magnus died on December 12th, 2003 at the age of 91 in Munich (Capital and most populous city of Bavaria, Germany). Today Kurt Magnus would be 111 years old.