Sonja Knittel
(1923-2017)

Austrian singer and opera singer – Sonja Knittel was born in Vienna (Capital of and state in Austria) on January 1st, 1923 and died in Oberasbach (Municipality in Bavaria, Germany) on February 23rd, 2017 at the age of 94. Today Sonja Knittel would be 101 years old.

Age

how old was Sonja Knittel when he died?

Sonja Knittel died in 2017 at the age of 94.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 1st, 1923 (Monday)
Place of Birth	Vienna Capital of and state in Austria
Death Date	February 23rd, 2017 (Thursday)
Death place	Oberasbach Municipality in Bavaria, Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Pig 豬

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Sonja Knittel

Birthday

When was Sonja Knittel born?

Sonja Knittel was born on January 1st, 1923.

Death

When did Sonja Knittel die?

Sonja Knittel died on February 23rd, 2017 at the age of 94 in Oberasbach (Municipality in Bavaria, Germany). Today Sonja Knittel would be 101 years old.