Leopold von Ranke
(1795-1886)

German historian and founder of modern source-based history (1795-1886) – Leopold von Ranke was born in Wiehe (Municipality of Germany) on December 21st, 1795 and died in Berlin (Federated state, capital and largest city of Germany) on May 23rd, 1886 at the age of 90. Today Leopold von Ranke would be 228 years old.

Age

how old was Leopold von Ranke when he died?

Leopold von Ranke died in 1886 at the age of 90.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 21st, 1795 (Monday)
Place of Birth	Wiehe Municipality of Germany
Death Date	May 23rd, 1886 (Sunday)
Death place	Berlin Federated state, capital and largest city of Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐
Chinese Zodiac	Rabbit 兔

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Leopold von Ranke

Birthday

When was Leopold von Ranke born?

Leopold von Ranke was born on December 21st, 1795.

Death

When did Leopold von Ranke die?

Leopold von Ranke died on May 23rd, 1886 at the age of 90 in Berlin (Federated state, capital and largest city of Germany). Today Leopold von Ranke would be 228 years old.