Victor Hasselblad
(1906-1978)

Swedish photographer and inventor – Victor Hasselblad was born in Göteborgs Kristine församling (Parish in Gothenburg, Sweden) on March 8th, 1906 and died in Gothenburg (Second-largest city in Sweden and capital of the Västra Götaland County) on August 5th, 1978 at the age of 72. Today Victor Hasselblad would be 118 years old.

Age

how old was Victor Hasselblad when he died?

Victor Hasselblad died in 1978 at the age of 72.

Biographical data

Birthday	March 8th, 1906 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Göteborgs Kristine församling Parish in Gothenburg, Sweden
Death Date	August 5th, 1978 (Saturday)
Death place	Gothenburg Second-largest city in Sweden and capital of the Västra Götaland County
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Pisces (The Fish) ♓
Chinese Zodiac	Horse 馬

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Victor Hasselblad

Birthday

When was Victor Hasselblad born?

Victor Hasselblad was born on March 8th, 1906.

Death

When did Victor Hasselblad die?

Victor Hasselblad died on August 5th, 1978 at the age of 72 in Gothenburg (Second-largest city in Sweden and capital of the Västra Götaland County). Today Victor Hasselblad would be 118 years old.