Sonja Schlesin
(1888-1956)

Gandhi's secretary in South Africa (1888-1956) – Sonja Schlesin was born in Moscow (Capital and most populous city of Russia) on June 6th, 1888 and died in Johannesburg (Largest city in South Africa) on January 6th, 1956 at the age of 67. Today Sonja Schlesin would be 138 years old.

Age

how old was Sonja Schlesin when he died?

Sonja Schlesin died in 1956 at the age of 67.

Biographical data

Birthday	June 6th, 1888 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Moscow Capital and most populous city of Russia
Death Date	January 6th, 1956 (Friday)
Death place	Johannesburg Largest city in South Africa
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Gemini (The Twins) ♊
Chinese Zodiac	Rat 鼠

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Sonja Schlesin

Birthday

When was Sonja Schlesin born?

Sonja Schlesin was born on June 6th, 1888.

Death

When did Sonja Schlesin die?

Sonja Schlesin died on January 6th, 1956 at the age of 67 in Johannesburg (Largest city in South Africa). Today Sonja Schlesin would be 138 years old.