Walter Heitler
(1904-1981)

Physicist (1904-1981) – Walter Heitler was born in Karlsruhe (Large city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany) on January 2nd, 1904 and died in Zürich (Capital of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland) on November 15th, 1981 at the age of 77. Today Walter Heitler would be 120 years old.

Age

how old was Walter Heitler when he died?

Walter Heitler died in 1981 at the age of 77.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 2nd, 1904 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Karlsruhe Large city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Death Date	November 15th, 1981 (Sunday)
Death place	Zürich Capital of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon 龍

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Walter Heitler

Birthday

When was Walter Heitler born?

Walter Heitler was born on January 2nd, 1904.

Death

When did Walter Heitler die?

Walter Heitler died on November 15th, 1981 at the age of 77 in Zürich (Capital of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland). Today Walter Heitler would be 120 years old.