Wilhelm Hofmeister
(1824-1877)

German botanist (1824-1877) – Wilhelm Hofmeister was born in Leipzig (Largest city in Saxony, Germany) on May 18th, 1824 and died in Lindenau (Quarter of Leipzig, Germany) on January 12th, 1877 at the age of 52. Today Wilhelm Hofmeister would be 199 years old.

Age

how old was Wilhelm Hofmeister when he died?

Wilhelm Hofmeister died in 1877 at the age of 52.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 18th, 1824 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	Leipzig Largest city in Saxony, Germany
Death Date	January 12th, 1877 (Friday)
Death place	Lindenau Quarter of Leipzig, Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Taurus (The Bull) ♉
Chinese Zodiac	Monkey 猴

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Wilhelm Hofmeister

Birthday

When was Wilhelm Hofmeister born?

Wilhelm Hofmeister was born on May 18th, 1824.

Death

When did Wilhelm Hofmeister die?

Wilhelm Hofmeister died on January 12th, 1877 at the age of 52 in Lindenau (Quarter of Leipzig, Germany). Today Wilhelm Hofmeister would be 199 years old.