Paul Karrer
(1889-1971)

Swiss chemist (1889-1971) – Paul Karrer was born in Moscow (Capital and most populous city of Russia) on April 21st, 1889 and died in Zürich (Capital of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland) on June 18th, 1971 at the age of 82. Today Paul Karrer would be 135 years old.

Age

how old was Paul Karrer when he died?

Paul Karrer died in 1971 at the age of 82.

Biographical data

Birthday	April 21st, 1889 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	Moscow Capital and most populous city of Russia
Death Date	June 18th, 1971 (Friday)
Death place	Zürich Capital of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Taurus (The Bull) ♉
Chinese Zodiac	Ox 牛

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Paul Karrer

Birthday

When was Paul Karrer born?

Paul Karrer was born on April 21st, 1889.

Death

When did Paul Karrer die?

Paul Karrer died on June 18th, 1971 at the age of 82 in Zürich (Capital of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland). Today Paul Karrer would be 135 years old.