Maurice Challe
(1905-1979)

French general – Maurice Challe was born in Le Pontet (Commune in Vaucluse, France) on September 5th, 1905 and died in 16th arrondissement of Paris (One of the 20 administrative districts of Paris, France) on January 18th, 1979 at the age of 73. Today Maurice Challe would be 118 years old.

Age

how old was Maurice Challe when he died?

Maurice Challe died in 1979 at the age of 73.

Biographical data

Birthday	September 5th, 1905 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	Le Pontet Commune in Vaucluse, France
Death Date	January 18th, 1979 (Thursday)
Death place	16th arrondissement of Paris One of the 20 administrative districts of Paris, France
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Virgo (The Maiden) ♍
Chinese Zodiac	Snake 蛇

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Maurice Challe

Birthday

When was Maurice Challe born?

Maurice Challe was born on September 5th, 1905.

Death

When did Maurice Challe die?

Maurice Challe died on January 18th, 1979 at the age of 73 in 16th arrondissement of Paris (One of the 20 administrative districts of Paris, France). Today Maurice Challe would be 118 years old.