Paul Klee
(1879-1940)

Swiss artist (1879-1940) – Paul Klee was born in Münchenbuchsee (Municipality in the canton of Bern in Switzerland) on December 18th, 1879 and died in Muralto (Municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland) on June 29th, 1940 at the age of 60. Today Paul Klee would be 144 years old.

Age

how old was Paul Klee when he died?

Paul Klee died in 1940 at the age of 60.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 18th, 1879 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Münchenbuchsee Municipality in the canton of Bern in Switzerland
Death Date	June 29th, 1940 (Saturday)
Death place	Muralto Municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐
Chinese Zodiac	Rabbit 兔

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Paul Klee

Birthday

When was Paul Klee born?

Paul Klee was born on December 18th, 1879.

Death

When did Paul Klee die?

Paul Klee died on June 29th, 1940 at the age of 60 in Muralto (Municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland). Today Paul Klee would be 144 years old.