Martin Blank
(1897-1972)

German politician (1897-1972) – Martin Blank was born in Barmen (Former city in eastern Rhineland, Germany) on February 5th, 1897 and died in Bremen (City in the Bremen federated state, Germany) on March 11th, 1972 at the age of 75. Today Martin Blank would be 127 years old.

Age

how old was Martin Blank when he died?

Martin Blank died in 1972 at the age of 75.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 5th, 1897 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Barmen Former city in eastern Rhineland, Germany
Death Date	March 11th, 1972 (Saturday)
Death place	Bremen City in the Bremen federated state, Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster 雞

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Martin Blank

Birthday

When was Martin Blank born?

Martin Blank was born on February 5th, 1897.

Death

When did Martin Blank die?

Martin Blank died on March 11th, 1972 at the age of 75 in Bremen (City in the Bremen federated state, Germany). Today Martin Blank would be 127 years old.