Viktor Moritz Goldschmidt
(1888-1947)

Austrian mineralogist considered to be the founder of modern geochemistry and crystal chemistry – Viktor Moritz Goldschmidt was born in Zürich (Capital of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland) on January 27th, 1888 and died in Oslo (Capital city of Norway) on March 20th, 1947 at the age of 59. Today Viktor Moritz Goldschmidt would be 136 years old.

Age

how old was Viktor Moritz Goldschmidt when he died?

Viktor Moritz Goldschmidt died in 1947 at the age of 59.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 27th, 1888 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Zürich Capital of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland
Death Date	March 20th, 1947 (Thursday)
Death place	Oslo Capital city of Norway
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Rat 鼠

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Viktor Moritz Goldschmidt

Birthday

When was Viktor Moritz Goldschmidt born?

Viktor Moritz Goldschmidt was born on January 27th, 1888.

Death

When did Viktor Moritz Goldschmidt die?

Viktor Moritz Goldschmidt died on March 20th, 1947 at the age of 59 in Oslo (Capital city of Norway). Today Viktor Moritz Goldschmidt would be 136 years old.