Leo Abse
(1917-2008)

British politician (1917-2008) – Leo Abse was born in Cardiff (Capital city of Wales, United Kingdom) on April 22nd, 1917 and died in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom) on August 19th, 2008 at the age of 91. Today Leo Abse would be 107 years old.

Age

how old was Leo Abse when he died?

Leo Abse died in 2008 at the age of 91.

Biographical data

Birthday	April 22nd, 1917 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	Cardiff Capital city of Wales, United Kingdom
Death Date	August 19th, 2008 (Tuesday)
Death place	London Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Taurus (The Bull) ♉
Chinese Zodiac	Snake 蛇

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Leo Abse

Birthday

When was Leo Abse born?

Leo Abse was born on April 22nd, 1917.

Death

When did Leo Abse die?

Leo Abse died on August 19th, 2008 at the age of 91 in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom). Today Leo Abse would be 107 years old.