Leo Kok
(1893-1992)

Dutch musician, composer, antiquary and resistance fighter against the Nazis – Leo Kok was born in Amsterdam (Capital and most populous city of the Netherlands) on November 24th, 1893 and died in Ascona (Municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland) on August 7th, 1992 at the age of 98. Today Leo Kok would be 130 years old.

Age

how old was Leo Kok when he died?

Leo Kok died in 1992 at the age of 98.

Biographical data

Birthday	November 24th, 1893 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Amsterdam Capital and most populous city of the Netherlands
Death Date	August 7th, 1992 (Friday)
Death place	Ascona Municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐
Chinese Zodiac	Snake 蛇

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Leo Kok

Birthday

When was Leo Kok born?

Leo Kok was born on November 24th, 1893.

Death

When did Leo Kok die?

Leo Kok died on August 7th, 1992 at the age of 98 in Ascona (Municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland). Today Leo Kok would be 130 years old.