Ralph DePalma
(1882-1956)

Italian-American racecar driver – Ralph DePalma was born in Biccari (Italian comune) on December 19th, 1882 and died in South Pasadena (City in Los Angeles County, California, United States) on March 31st, 1956 at the age of 73. Today Ralph DePalma would be 141 years old.

Age

how old was Ralph DePalma when he died?

Ralph DePalma died in 1956 at the age of 73.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 19th, 1882 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	Biccari Italian comune
Death Date	March 31st, 1956 (Saturday)
Death place	South Pasadena City in Los Angeles County, California, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐
Chinese Zodiac	Horse 馬

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Ralph DePalma

Birthday

When was Ralph DePalma born?

Ralph DePalma was born on December 19th, 1882.

Death

When did Ralph DePalma die?

Ralph DePalma died on March 31st, 1956 at the age of 73 in South Pasadena (City in Los Angeles County, California, United States). Today Ralph DePalma would be 141 years old.