Wilhelm Bölsche
(1861-1939)

German author and editor – Wilhelm Bölsche was born in Cologne (Most populous city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany) on January 2nd, 1861 and died in Szklarska Poręba (City and urban area in Poland) on August 31st, 1939 at the age of 78. Today Wilhelm Bölsche would be 163 years old.

Age

how old was Wilhelm Bölsche when he died?

Wilhelm Bölsche died in 1939 at the age of 78.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 2nd, 1861 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Cologne Most populous city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Death Date	August 31st, 1939 (Thursday)
Death place	Szklarska Poręba City and urban area in Poland
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster 雞

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Wilhelm Bölsche

Birthday

When was Wilhelm Bölsche born?

Wilhelm Bölsche was born on January 2nd, 1861.

Death

When did Wilhelm Bölsche die?

Wilhelm Bölsche died on August 31st, 1939 at the age of 78 in Szklarska Poręba (City and urban area in Poland). Today Wilhelm Bölsche would be 163 years old.