Walther Hensel
(1887-1956)

German music teacher (1887-1956) – Walther Hensel was born in Moravská Třebová (Town in the Svitavy District, Pardubice Region, Czech Republic) on September 8th, 1887 and died in Munich (Capital and most populous city of Bavaria, Germany) on September 5th, 1956 at the age of 68. Today Walther Hensel would be 136 years old.

Age

how old was Walther Hensel when he died?

Walther Hensel died in 1956 at the age of 68.

Biographical data

Birthday	September 8th, 1887 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Moravská Třebová Town in the Svitavy District, Pardubice Region, Czech Republic
Death Date	September 5th, 1956 (Wednesday)
Death place	Munich Capital and most populous city of Bavaria, Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Virgo (The Maiden) ♍
Chinese Zodiac	Pig 豬

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Walther Hensel

Birthday

When was Walther Hensel born?

Walther Hensel was born on September 8th, 1887.

Death

When did Walther Hensel die?

Walther Hensel died on September 5th, 1956 at the age of 68 in Munich (Capital and most populous city of Bavaria, Germany). Today Walther Hensel would be 136 years old.