Robert Rumilly
(1897-1983)

Canadian historian (1897-1983) – Robert Rumilly was born in Fort-de-France (French commune; largest and capital city of Martinique) on October 23rd, 1897 and died in Montreal (Largest city in Quebec, Canada) on March 8th, 1983 at the age of 85. Today Robert Rumilly would be 126 years old.

Age

how old was Robert Rumilly when he died?

Robert Rumilly died in 1983 at the age of 85.

Biographical data

Birthday	October 23rd, 1897 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Fort-de-France French commune; largest and capital city of Martinique
Death Date	March 8th, 1983 (Tuesday)
Death place	Montreal Largest city in Quebec, Canada
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Libra (The Scales) ♎
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster 雞

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Robert Rumilly

Birthday

When was Robert Rumilly born?

Robert Rumilly was born on October 23rd, 1897.

Death

When did Robert Rumilly die?

Robert Rumilly died on March 8th, 1983 at the age of 85 in Montreal (Largest city in Quebec, Canada). Today Robert Rumilly would be 126 years old.