Merle Barwis
(1900-2014)

Canadian supercentenarian – Merle Barwis was born in Des Moines (City in and county seat of Polk County, Iowa, United States, and Iowa federated state capital city) on December 23rd, 1900 and died in Victoria (Capital city of the province of British Columbia, Canada) on November 22nd, 2014 at the age of 113. Today Merle Barwis would be 123 years old.

Age

how old was Merle Barwis when he died?

113

Merle Barwis died in 2014 at the age of 113.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 23rd, 1900 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	Des Moines City in and county seat of Polk County, Iowa, United States, and Iowa federated state capital city
Death Date	November 22nd, 2014 (Saturday)
Death place	Victoria Capital city of the province of British Columbia, Canada
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Rat 鼠

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Merle Barwis

Birthday

When was Merle Barwis born?

Merle Barwis was born on December 23rd, 1900.

Death

When did Merle Barwis die?

Merle Barwis died on November 22nd, 2014 at the age of 113 in Victoria (Capital city of the province of British Columbia, Canada). Today Merle Barwis would be 123 years old.