Melchior Goldast
(1578-1635)

Swiss historian (1578-1635) – Melchior Goldast was born in Bischofszell (Municipality in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland) on January 6th, 1578 and died in Giessen (Seat of Landkreis Gießen and city in Hesse, Germany) on August 11th, 1635 at the age of 57. Today Melchior Goldast would be 446 years old.

Age

how old was Melchior Goldast when he died?

Melchior Goldast died in 1635 at the age of 57.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 6th, 1578 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Bischofszell Municipality in the canton of Thurgau in Switzerland
Death Date	August 11th, 1635 (Saturday)
Death place	Giessen Seat of Landkreis Gießen and city in Hesse, Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Tiger 兎

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Melchior Goldast

Birthday

When was Melchior Goldast born?

Melchior Goldast was born on January 6th, 1578.

Death

When did Melchior Goldast die?

Melchior Goldast died on August 11th, 1635 at the age of 57 in Giessen (Seat of Landkreis Gießen and city in Hesse, Germany). Today Melchior Goldast would be 446 years old.