Willem Visser 't Hooft
(1900-1985)
Dutch theologian who became the first secretary general of the World Council of Churches in 1948 and held this position until his retirement in 1966 – Willem Visser 't Hooft was born in Haarlem (Municipality in the Netherlands and capital city of North Holland) on September 20th, 1900 and died in Geneva (City in Switzerland and capital of its canton) on July 4th, 1985 at the age of 84. Today Willem Visser 't Hooft would be 123 years old.
Age
how old was Willem Visser 't Hooft when he died?
84
Willem Visser 't Hooft died in 1985 at the age of 84.
Biographical data
| Birthday | September 20th, 1900 (Thursday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Haarlem Municipality in the Netherlands and capital city of North Holland |
| Death Date | July 4th, 1985 (Thursday) |
| Death place | Geneva City in Switzerland and capital of its canton |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Virgo (The Maiden) ♍ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat 鼠 |
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Birthday
When was Willem Visser 't Hooft born?
Willem Visser 't Hooft was born on September 20th, 1900.
Death
When did Willem Visser 't Hooft die?
Willem Visser 't Hooft died on July 4th, 1985 at the age of 84 in Geneva (City in Switzerland and capital of its canton). Today Willem Visser 't Hooft would be 123 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Willem Visser 't Hooft born?
Haarlem (Municipality in the Netherlands and capital city of North Holland).
Death place
Where did Willem Visser 't Hooft die?
Geneva (City in Switzerland and capital of its canton).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Willem Visser 't Hooft?
Willem Visser 't Hooft was born in the zodiac sign Virgo (The Maiden).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Willem Visser 't Hooft have?
Willem Visser 't Hooft was born in 1900 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Rat.
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