Luis Fontés
(1912-1940)

British racing driver (1912-1940) – Luis Fontés was born in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom) on December 26th, 1912 and died in Llandow (Village and community in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales) on October 12th, 1940 at the age of 27. Today Luis Fontés would be 111 years old.

Age

how old was Luis Fontés when he died?

Luis Fontés died in 1940 at the age of 27.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 26th, 1912 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	London Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom
Death Date	October 12th, 1940 (Saturday)
Death place	Llandow Village and community in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Rat 鼠

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Luis Fontés

Birthday

When was Luis Fontés born?

Luis Fontés was born on December 26th, 1912.

Death

When did Luis Fontés die?

Luis Fontés died on October 12th, 1940 at the age of 27 in Llandow (Village and community in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales). Today Luis Fontés would be 111 years old.