Walter Otto
(1878-1941)

German historian – Walter Otto was born in Wrocław (City in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, southwestern Poland, and historical capital of Silesia) on May 30th, 1878 and died in Munich (Capital and most populous city of Bavaria, Germany) on November 1st, 1941 at the age of 63. Today Walter Otto would be 145 years old.

Age

how old was Walter Otto when he died?

Walter Otto died in 1941 at the age of 63.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 30th, 1878 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Wrocław City in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, southwestern Poland, and historical capital of Silesia
Death Date	November 1st, 1941 (Saturday)
Death place	Munich Capital and most populous city of Bavaria, Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Gemini (The Twins) ♊
Chinese Zodiac	Tiger 兎

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Walter Otto

Birthday

When was Walter Otto born?

Walter Otto was born on May 30th, 1878.

Death

When did Walter Otto die?

Walter Otto died on November 1st, 1941 at the age of 63 in Munich (Capital and most populous city of Bavaria, Germany). Today Walter Otto would be 145 years old.