Rikard Long
(1889-1977)

Danish author (1889-1977) – Rikard Long was born in Tórshavn (Capital of the Faroe Islands) on January 23rd, 1889 and died in Tórshavn (Capital of the Faroe Islands) on December 16th, 1977 at the age of 88. Today Rikard Long would be 135 years old.

Age

how old was Rikard Long when he died?

Rikard Long died in 1977 at the age of 88.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 23rd, 1889 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Tórshavn Capital of the Faroe Islands
Death Date	December 16th, 1977 (Friday)
Death place	Tórshavn Capital of the Faroe Islands
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Ox 牛

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Rikard Long

Birthday

When was Rikard Long born?

Rikard Long was born on January 23rd, 1889.

Death

When did Rikard Long die?

Rikard Long died on December 16th, 1977 at the age of 88 in Tórshavn (Capital of the Faroe Islands). Today Rikard Long would be 135 years old.