Robert Lips
(1912-1975)

Swiss cartoonist, creator of the "Globi" character (1912-1975) – Robert Lips was born in Zürich (Capital of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland) on August 21st, 1912 and died in Zürich (Capital of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland) on February 28th, 1975 at the age of 62. Today Robert Lips would be 111 years old.

Age

how old was Robert Lips when he died?

Robert Lips died in 1975 at the age of 62.

Biographical data

Birthday	August 21st, 1912 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Zürich Capital of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland
Death Date	February 28th, 1975 (Friday)
Death place	Zürich Capital of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Leo (The Lion) ♌
Chinese Zodiac	Rat 鼠

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Robert Lips

Birthday

When was Robert Lips born?

Robert Lips was born on August 21st, 1912.

Death

When did Robert Lips die?

Robert Lips died on February 28th, 1975 at the age of 62 in Zürich (Capital of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland). Today Robert Lips would be 111 years old.