Peter Heinrich Merkens
(1777-1854)

German merchant, entrepreneur and politician – Peter Heinrich Merkens was born in Mülheim (City district of Cologne No. 9) on December 29th, 1777 and died in Cologne (Most populous city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany) on January 14th, 1854 at the age of 76. Today Peter Heinrich Merkens would be 246 years old.

Age

how old was Peter Heinrich Merkens when he died?

Peter Heinrich Merkens died in 1854 at the age of 76.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 29th, 1777 (Monday)
Place of Birth	Mülheim City district of Cologne No. 9
Death Date	January 14th, 1854 (Saturday)
Death place	Cologne Most populous city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster 雞

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Peter Heinrich Merkens

Birthday

When was Peter Heinrich Merkens born?

Peter Heinrich Merkens was born on December 29th, 1777.

Death

When did Peter Heinrich Merkens die?

Peter Heinrich Merkens died on January 14th, 1854 at the age of 76 in Cologne (Most populous city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany). Today Peter Heinrich Merkens would be 246 years old.