Walter Meier
(1927-2017)

German educationist, author and athletics competitor – Walter Meier was born in Rogätz (Municipality of Germany) on August 3rd, 1927 and died in Halle (Saale) (City in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt) on March 25th, 2017 at the age of 89. Today Walter Meier would be 96 years old.

Age

how old was Walter Meier when he died?

Walter Meier died in 2017 at the age of 89.

Biographical data

Birthday	August 3rd, 1927 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Rogätz Municipality of Germany
Death Date	March 25th, 2017 (Saturday)
Death place	Halle (Saale) City in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Leo (The Lion) ♌
Chinese Zodiac	Rabbit 兔

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Walter Meier

Birthday

When was Walter Meier born?

Walter Meier was born on August 3rd, 1927.

Death

When did Walter Meier die?

Walter Meier died on March 25th, 2017 at the age of 89 in Halle (Saale) (City in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt). Today Walter Meier would be 96 years old.