Wassily Kandinsky
(1866-1944)

Russian painter (1866–1944) – Wassily Kandinsky was born in Moscow (Capital and most populous city of Russia) on December 4th, 1866 and died in Neuilly-sur-Seine (Commune in Hauts-de-Seine, France) on December 13th, 1944 at the age of 78. Today Wassily Kandinsky would be 157 years old.

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Age

how old was Wassily Kandinsky when he died?

Wassily Kandinsky died in 1944 at the age of 78.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 4th, 1866 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	Moscow Capital and most populous city of Russia
Death Date	December 13th, 1944 (Wednesday)
Death place	Neuilly-sur-Seine Commune in Hauts-de-Seine, France
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐
Chinese Zodiac	Tiger 兎

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Wassily Kandinsky

Birthday

When was Wassily Kandinsky born?

Wassily Kandinsky was born on December 4th, 1866.

Death

When did Wassily Kandinsky die?

Wassily Kandinsky died on December 13th, 1944 at the age of 78 in Neuilly-sur-Seine (Commune in Hauts-de-Seine, France). Today Wassily Kandinsky would be 157 years old.