Peter von Biron
(1724-1800)

The last Duke of Courland (1724-1800) – Peter von Biron was born in Jelgava (City in central Latvia) on February 15th, 1724 and died in Jeleniów (In Lower Silesian Voivodeship) on January 13th, 1800 at the age of 75. Today Peter von Biron would be 300 years old.

Age

how old was Peter von Biron when he died?

Peter von Biron died in 1800 at the age of 75.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 15th, 1724 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	Jelgava City in central Latvia
Death Date	January 13th, 1800 (Monday)
Death place	Jeleniów In Lower Silesian Voivodeship
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon 龍

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Peter von Biron

Birthday

When was Peter von Biron born?

Peter von Biron was born on February 15th, 1724.

Death

When did Peter von Biron die?

Peter von Biron died on January 13th, 1800 at the age of 75 in Jeleniów (In Lower Silesian Voivodeship). Today Peter von Biron would be 300 years old.