Wilhelm Dunker
(1809-1885)

German geologist, palaeontologist and zoologist (1809-1885) – Wilhelm Dunker was born in Eschwege (Seat of Werra-Meißner-Kreis and town in Hesse, Germany) on February 21st, 1809 and died in Marburg (Seat of Landkreis Marburg-Biedenkopf and city in Hesse, Germany) on March 13th, 1885 at the age of 76. Today Wilhelm Dunker would be 215 years old.

Age

how old was Wilhelm Dunker when he died?

Wilhelm Dunker died in 1885 at the age of 76.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 21st, 1809 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	Eschwege Seat of Werra-Meißner-Kreis and town in Hesse, Germany
Death Date	March 13th, 1885 (Friday)
Death place	Marburg Seat of Landkreis Marburg-Biedenkopf and city in Hesse, Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Pisces (The Fish) ♓
Chinese Zodiac	Snake 蛇

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Wilhelm Dunker

Birthday

When was Wilhelm Dunker born?

Wilhelm Dunker was born on February 21st, 1809.

Death

When did Wilhelm Dunker die?

Wilhelm Dunker died on March 13th, 1885 at the age of 76 in Marburg (Seat of Landkreis Marburg-Biedenkopf and city in Hesse, Germany). Today Wilhelm Dunker would be 215 years old.