Wilhelm von Drigalski
(1871-1950)

German bacteriologist (1871-1950) – Wilhelm von Drigalski was born in Dresden (Capital city of the Free State of Saxony in Germany) on June 21st, 1871 and died in Wiesbaden (Capital of the German state of Hesse) on May 12th, 1950 at the age of 78. Today Wilhelm von Drigalski would be 152 years old.

Age

how old was Wilhelm von Drigalski when he died?

Wilhelm von Drigalski died in 1950 at the age of 78.

Biographical data

Birthday	June 21st, 1871 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Dresden Capital city of the Free State of Saxony in Germany
Death Date	May 12th, 1950 (Friday)
Death place	Wiesbaden Capital of the German state of Hesse
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Gemini (The Twins) ♊
Chinese Zodiac	Goat 羊

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Wilhelm von Drigalski

Birthday

When was Wilhelm von Drigalski born?

Wilhelm von Drigalski was born on June 21st, 1871.

Death

When did Wilhelm von Drigalski die?

Wilhelm von Drigalski died on May 12th, 1950 at the age of 78 in Wiesbaden (Capital of the German state of Hesse). Today Wilhelm von Drigalski would be 152 years old.