Werner Bischof
(1916-1954)

Swiss photographer and photojournalist – Werner Bischof was born in Zürich (Capital of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland) on April 26th, 1916 and died in Trujillo (City of Peru, capital of La Libertad region) on May 16th, 1954 at the age of 38. Today Werner Bischof would be 108 years old.

Age

how old was Werner Bischof when he died?

Werner Bischof died in 1954 at the age of 38.

Biographical data

Birthday	April 26th, 1916 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Zürich Capital of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland
Death Date	May 16th, 1954 (Sunday)
Death place	Trujillo City of Peru, capital of La Libertad region
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Taurus (The Bull) ♉
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon 龍

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Werner Bischof

Birthday

When was Werner Bischof born?

Werner Bischof was born on April 26th, 1916.

Death

When did Werner Bischof die?

Werner Bischof died on May 16th, 1954 at the age of 38 in Trujillo (City of Peru, capital of La Libertad region). Today Werner Bischof would be 108 years old.