Wilhelm Schäfer
(1868-1952)

German writer (1868-1952) – Wilhelm Schäfer was born in Ottrau (Municipality in Schwalm-Eder-Kreis in Hesse, Germany) on January 20th, 1868 and died in Überlingen (City in Baden-Württemberg, Germany) on January 19th, 1952 at the age of 83. Today Wilhelm Schäfer would be 158 years old.

Age

how old was Wilhelm Schäfer when he died?

Wilhelm Schäfer died in 1952 at the age of 83.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 20th, 1868 (Monday)
Place of Birth	Ottrau Municipality in Schwalm-Eder-Kreis in Hesse, Germany
Death Date	January 19th, 1952 (Saturday)
Death place	Überlingen City in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon 龍

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Wilhelm Schäfer

Birthday

When was Wilhelm Schäfer born?

Wilhelm Schäfer was born on January 20th, 1868.

Death

When did Wilhelm Schäfer die?

Wilhelm Schäfer died on January 19th, 1952 at the age of 83 in Überlingen (City in Baden-Württemberg, Germany). Today Wilhelm Schäfer would be 158 years old.