Willem Johan Kolff
(1911-2009)

Dutch medical researcher – Willem Johan Kolff was born in Leiden (City and municipality in South Holland, the Netherlands) on February 14th, 1911 and died in Delaware County (County in Pennsylvania, United States) on February 11th, 2009 at the age of 97. Today Willem Johan Kolff would be 113 years old.

Age

how old was Willem Johan Kolff when he died?

Willem Johan Kolff died in 2009 at the age of 97.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 14th, 1911 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	Leiden City and municipality in South Holland, the Netherlands
Death Date	February 11th, 2009 (Wednesday)
Death place	Delaware County County in Pennsylvania, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Pig 豬

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Willem Johan Kolff

Birthday

When was Willem Johan Kolff born?

Willem Johan Kolff was born on February 14th, 1911.

Death

When did Willem Johan Kolff die?

Willem Johan Kolff died on February 11th, 2009 at the age of 97 in Delaware County (County in Pennsylvania, United States). Today Willem Johan Kolff would be 113 years old.