Will Grohmann
(1887-1968)

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German art historian – Will Grohmann was born in Bautzen (Town in Saxony, Germany) on December 5th, 1887 and died in Berlin (Federated state, capital and largest city of Germany) on May 6th, 1968 at the age of 80. Today Will Grohmann would be 136 years old.

Age

how old was Will Grohmann when he died?

Will Grohmann died in 1968 at the age of 80.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 5th, 1887 (Monday)
Place of Birth	Bautzen Town in Saxony, Germany
Death Date	May 6th, 1968 (Monday)
Death place	Berlin Federated state, capital and largest city of Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐
Chinese Zodiac	Pig 豬

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Will Grohmann

Birthday

When was Will Grohmann born?

Will Grohmann was born on December 5th, 1887.

Death

When did Will Grohmann die?

Will Grohmann died on May 6th, 1968 at the age of 80 in Berlin (Federated state, capital and largest city of Germany). Today Will Grohmann would be 136 years old.