Walter Zapp
(1905-2003)
Estonian inventor – Walter Zapp was born in Riga (Capital and largest city of Latvia) on August 22nd, 1905 and died in Binningen (Municipality in the canton of Basel-Landschaft in Switzerland) on July 17th, 2003 at the age of 97. Today Walter Zapp would be 118 years old.
Age
how old was Walter Zapp when he died?
97
Walter Zapp died in 2003 at the age of 97.
Biographical data
| Birthday | August 22nd, 1905 (Tuesday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Riga Capital and largest city of Latvia |
| Death Date | July 17th, 2003 (Thursday) |
| Death place | Binningen Municipality in the canton of Basel-Landschaft in Switzerland |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Leo (The Lion) ♌ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake 蛇 |
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Birthday
When was Walter Zapp born?
Walter Zapp was born on August 22nd, 1905.
Death
When did Walter Zapp die?
Walter Zapp died on July 17th, 2003 at the age of 97 in Binningen (Municipality in the canton of Basel-Landschaft in Switzerland). Today Walter Zapp would be 118 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Walter Zapp born?
Riga (Capital and largest city of Latvia).
Death place
Where did Walter Zapp die?
Binningen (Municipality in the canton of Basel-Landschaft in Switzerland).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Walter Zapp?
Walter Zapp was born in the zodiac sign Leo (The Lion).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Walter Zapp have?
Walter Zapp was born in 1905 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Snake.
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