Kurt Schwitters
(1887-1948)

German artist (1887-1948) – Kurt Schwitters was born in Hanover (Capital city of the German federated state of Lower Saxony) on June 20th, 1887 and died in Kendal (Town and civil parish in South Lakeland, Cumbria, England) on January 8th, 1948 at the age of 60. Today Kurt Schwitters would be 136 years old.

Age

how old was Kurt Schwitters when he died?

Kurt Schwitters died in 1948 at the age of 60.

Biographical data

Birthday	June 20th, 1887 (Monday)
Place of Birth	Hanover Capital city of the German federated state of Lower Saxony
Death Date	January 8th, 1948 (Thursday)
Death place	Kendal Town and civil parish in South Lakeland, Cumbria, England
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Gemini (The Twins) ♊
Chinese Zodiac	Pig 豬

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Kurt Schwitters

Birthday

When was Kurt Schwitters born?

Kurt Schwitters was born on June 20th, 1887.

Death

When did Kurt Schwitters die?

Kurt Schwitters died on January 8th, 1948 at the age of 60 in Kendal (Town and civil parish in South Lakeland, Cumbria, England). Today Kurt Schwitters would be 136 years old.