Leopold Ružička
(1887-1976)

Croatian scientist (1887-1976) – Leopold Ružička was born in Vukovar (City and settlement in Vukovar-Srijem County, Croatia) on September 13th, 1887 and died in Mammern (Municipality in the canton of Thurgau, Switzerland) on September 26th, 1976 at the age of 89. Today Leopold Ružička would be 136 years old.

Age

how old was Leopold Ružička when he died?

Leopold Ružička died in 1976 at the age of 89.

Biographical data

Birthday	September 13th, 1887 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	Vukovar City and settlement in Vukovar-Srijem County, Croatia
Death Date	September 26th, 1976 (Sunday)
Death place	Mammern Municipality in the canton of Thurgau, Switzerland
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Virgo (The Maiden) ♍
Chinese Zodiac	Pig 豬

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Leopold Ružička

Birthday

When was Leopold Ružička born?

Leopold Ružička was born on September 13th, 1887.

Death

When did Leopold Ružička die?

Leopold Ružička died on September 26th, 1976 at the age of 89 in Mammern (Municipality in the canton of Thurgau, Switzerland). Today Leopold Ružička would be 136 years old.