Leonid Hurwicz
(1917-2008)

Polish-American economist and mathematician (1917-2008) – Leonid Hurwicz was born in Moscow (Capital and most populous city of Russia) on August 21st, 1917 and died in Minneapolis (City in and county seat of Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States) on June 24th, 2008 at the age of 90. Today Leonid Hurwicz would be 106 years old.

Age

how old was Leonid Hurwicz when he died?

Leonid Hurwicz died in 2008 at the age of 90.

Biographical data

Birthday	August 21st, 1917 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	Moscow Capital and most populous city of Russia
Death Date	June 24th, 2008 (Tuesday)
Death place	Minneapolis City in and county seat of Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Leo (The Lion) ♌
Chinese Zodiac	Snake 蛇

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Leonid Hurwicz

Birthday

When was Leonid Hurwicz born?

Leonid Hurwicz was born on August 21st, 1917.

Death

When did Leonid Hurwicz die?

Leonid Hurwicz died on June 24th, 2008 at the age of 90 in Minneapolis (City in and county seat of Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States). Today Leonid Hurwicz would be 106 years old.