Martin Opitz
(1597-1639)
German poet – Martin Opitz was born in Bolesławiec (Historic town situated on the Bóbr River in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in southwestern Poland) on December 23rd, 1597 and died in Gdańsk (City and capital of the Pomeranian Voivodeship on the Baltic coast of northern Poland) on August 20th, 1639 at the age of 41. Today Martin Opitz would be 426 years old.
Age
how old was Martin Opitz when he died?
41
Martin Opitz died in 1639 at the age of 41.
Biographical data
| Birthday | December 23rd, 1597 (Tuesday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Bolesławiec Historic town situated on the Bóbr River in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in southwestern Poland |
| Death Date | August 20th, 1639 (Saturday) |
| Death place | Gdańsk City and capital of the Pomeranian Voivodeship on the Baltic coast of northern Poland |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster 雞 |
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Birthday
When was Martin Opitz born?
Martin Opitz was born on December 23rd, 1597.
Death
When did Martin Opitz die?
Martin Opitz died on August 20th, 1639 at the age of 41 in Gdańsk (City and capital of the Pomeranian Voivodeship on the Baltic coast of northern Poland). Today Martin Opitz would be 426 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Martin Opitz born?
Bolesławiec (Historic town situated on the Bóbr River in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in southwestern Poland).
Death place
Where did Martin Opitz die?
Gdańsk (City and capital of the Pomeranian Voivodeship on the Baltic coast of northern Poland).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Martin Opitz?
Martin Opitz was born in the zodiac sign Capricorn (The Sea-Goat).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Martin Opitz have?
Martin Opitz was born in 1597 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Rooster.
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