Werner Gilles
(1894-1961)

German artist (1894-1961) – Werner Gilles was born in Rheydt (Subdivision of Mönchengladbach, Germany) on August 29th, 1894 and died in Essen (City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany) on June 23rd, 1961 at the age of 66. Today Werner Gilles would be 129 years old.

Age

how old was Werner Gilles when he died?

Werner Gilles died in 1961 at the age of 66.

Biographical data

Birthday	August 29th, 1894 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Rheydt Subdivision of Mönchengladbach, Germany
Death Date	June 23rd, 1961 (Friday)
Death place	Essen City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Virgo (The Maiden) ♍
Chinese Zodiac	Horse 馬

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Werner Gilles

Birthday

When was Werner Gilles born?

Werner Gilles was born on August 29th, 1894.

Death

When did Werner Gilles die?

Werner Gilles died on June 23rd, 1961 at the age of 66 in Essen (City in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany). Today Werner Gilles would be 129 years old.