Leonid Govorov
(1897-1955)

Marshal of the Soviet Union – Leonid Govorov was born in Yaransky Uyezd (Administrative subdivision of Vyatka Viceroyalty, Kazan and Vyatka governorates) on February 22nd, 1897 and died in Moscow (Capital and most populous city of Russia) on March 19th, 1955 at the age of 58. Today Leonid Govorov would be 127 years old.

Age

how old was Leonid Govorov when he died?

Leonid Govorov died in 1955 at the age of 58.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 22nd, 1897 (Monday)
Place of Birth	Yaransky Uyezd Administrative subdivision of Vyatka Viceroyalty, Kazan and Vyatka governorates
Death Date	March 19th, 1955 (Saturday)
Death place	Moscow Capital and most populous city of Russia
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Pisces (The Fish) ♓
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster 雞

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Leonid Govorov

Birthday

When was Leonid Govorov born?

Leonid Govorov was born on February 22nd, 1897.

Death

When did Leonid Govorov die?

Leonid Govorov died on March 19th, 1955 at the age of 58 in Moscow (Capital and most populous city of Russia). Today Leonid Govorov would be 127 years old.