Lorenz Oken
(1779-1851)

German naturalist (1779-1851) – Lorenz Oken was born in Offenburg (City in Baden-Württemberg, Germany) on August 1st, 1779 and died in Zürich (Capital of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland) on August 11th, 1851 at the age of 72. Today Lorenz Oken would be 244 years old.

Age

how old was Lorenz Oken when he died?

Lorenz Oken died in 1851 at the age of 72.

Biographical data

Birthday	August 1st, 1779 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	Offenburg City in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Death Date	August 11th, 1851 (Monday)
Death place	Zürich Capital of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Leo (The Lion) ♌
Chinese Zodiac	Pig 豬

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Lorenz Oken

Birthday

When was Lorenz Oken born?

Lorenz Oken was born on August 1st, 1779.

Death

When did Lorenz Oken die?

Lorenz Oken died on August 11th, 1851 at the age of 72 in Zürich (Capital of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland). Today Lorenz Oken would be 244 years old.