Peter Benenson
(1921-2005)

English human rights activist (1921-2005) – Peter Benenson was born in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom) on July 31st, 1921 and died in Oxford (City in Oxfordshire, England) on February 25th, 2005 at the age of 83. Today Peter Benenson would be 102 years old.

Age

how old was Peter Benenson when he died?

Peter Benenson died in 2005 at the age of 83.

Biographical data

Birthday	July 31st, 1921 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	London Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom
Death Date	February 25th, 2005 (Friday)
Death place	Oxford City in Oxfordshire, England
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Leo (The Lion) ♌
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster 雞

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Peter Benenson

Birthday

When was Peter Benenson born?

Peter Benenson was born on July 31st, 1921.

Death

When did Peter Benenson die?

Peter Benenson died on February 25th, 2005 at the age of 83 in Oxford (City in Oxfordshire, England). Today Peter Benenson would be 102 years old.