Peter Demetz
(1922-2024)

Czech-American translator, writer and Germanist – Peter Demetz was born in Prague (Capital city of the Czech Republic) on October 21st, 1922 and died in United States of America (Country primarily located in North America) on April 30th, 2024 at the age of 101. Today Peter Demetz would be 103 years old.

Age

how old was Peter Demetz when he died?

101

Peter Demetz died in 2024 at the age of 101.

Biographical data

Birthday	October 21st, 1922 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Prague Capital city of the Czech Republic
Death Date	April 30th, 2024 (Tuesday)
Death place	United States of America Country primarily located in North America
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Libra (The Scales) ♎
Chinese Zodiac	Dog 狗

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Peter Demetz

Birthday

When was Peter Demetz born?

Peter Demetz was born on October 21st, 1922.

Death

When did Peter Demetz die?

Peter Demetz died on April 30th, 2024 at the age of 101 in United States of America (Country primarily located in North America). Today Peter Demetz would be 103 years old.