Wilhelm Canaris
(1887-1945)

German admiral, head of military intelligence service – Wilhelm Canaris was born in Aplerbeck (Quarter of Dortmund, Germany) on January 1st, 1887 and died in Flossenbürg concentration camp (Nazi concentration camp in Bavaria, Germany (1938-1945)) on April 9th, 1945 at the age of 58. Today Wilhelm Canaris would be 137 years old.

Age

how old was Wilhelm Canaris when he died?

Wilhelm Canaris died in 1945 at the age of 58.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 1st, 1887 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Aplerbeck Quarter of Dortmund, Germany
Death Date	April 9th, 1945 (Monday)
Death place	Flossenbürg concentration camp Nazi concentration camp in Bavaria, Germany (1938-1945)
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Pig 豬

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Wilhelm Canaris

Birthday

When was Wilhelm Canaris born?

Wilhelm Canaris was born on January 1st, 1887.

Death

When did Wilhelm Canaris die?

Wilhelm Canaris died on April 9th, 1945 at the age of 58 in Flossenbürg concentration camp (Nazi concentration camp in Bavaria, Germany (1938-1945)). Today Wilhelm Canaris would be 137 years old.