Theodor Benfey
(1809-1881)

German philologist (1809-1881) – Theodor Benfey was born in Nörten-Hardenberg (Municipality of Germany) on January 28th, 1809 and died in Göttingen (Large city in Lower Saxony, Germany) on June 26th, 1881 at the age of 72. Today Theodor Benfey would be 215 years old.

Age

how old was Theodor Benfey when he died?

Theodor Benfey died in 1881 at the age of 72.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 28th, 1809 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Nörten-Hardenberg Municipality of Germany
Death Date	June 26th, 1881 (Sunday)
Death place	Göttingen Large city in Lower Saxony, Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Snake 蛇

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Theodor Benfey

Birthday

When was Theodor Benfey born?

Theodor Benfey was born on January 28th, 1809.

Death

When did Theodor Benfey die?

Theodor Benfey died on June 26th, 1881 at the age of 72 in Göttingen (Large city in Lower Saxony, Germany). Today Theodor Benfey would be 215 years old.