Maurice Grevisse
(1895-1980)

Belgian grammarian – Maurice Grevisse was born in Habay (Municipality in Wallonia, Belgium) on October 7th, 1895 and died in La Louvière (City in Wallonia, Belgium) on July 4th, 1980 at the age of 84. Today Maurice Grevisse would be 128 years old.

Age

how old was Maurice Grevisse when he died?

Maurice Grevisse died in 1980 at the age of 84.

Biographical data

Birthday	October 7th, 1895 (Monday)
Place of Birth	Habay Municipality in Wallonia, Belgium
Death Date	July 4th, 1980 (Friday)
Death place	La Louvière City in Wallonia, Belgium
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Libra (The Scales) ♎
Chinese Zodiac	Goat 羊

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Maurice Grevisse

Birthday

When was Maurice Grevisse born?

Maurice Grevisse was born on October 7th, 1895.

Death

When did Maurice Grevisse die?

Maurice Grevisse died on July 4th, 1980 at the age of 84 in La Louvière (City in Wallonia, Belgium). Today Maurice Grevisse would be 128 years old.