Ruben Nirvi
(1905-1986)

Finnish linguist – Ruben Nirvi was born in Askola (Municipality in the region of Uusimaa in Finland) on December 16th, 1905 and died in Helsinki (Capital and most populous city of Finland) on January 26th, 1986 at the age of 80. Today Ruben Nirvi would be 118 years old.

Age

how old was Ruben Nirvi when he died?

Ruben Nirvi died in 1986 at the age of 80.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 16th, 1905 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Askola Municipality in the region of Uusimaa in Finland
Death Date	January 26th, 1986 (Sunday)
Death place	Helsinki Capital and most populous city of Finland
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐
Chinese Zodiac	Snake 蛇

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Ruben Nirvi

Birthday

When was Ruben Nirvi born?

Ruben Nirvi was born on December 16th, 1905.

Death

When did Ruben Nirvi die?

Ruben Nirvi died on January 26th, 1986 at the age of 80 in Helsinki (Capital and most populous city of Finland). Today Ruben Nirvi would be 118 years old.