Willem Willeke
(1879-1950)

Dutch-born American cellist and conductor – Willem Willeke was born in The Hague (City and municipality in the Netherlands, seat of the Dutch government) on September 29th, 1879 and died in Berkshire County (County in Massachusetts, United States) on November 26th, 1950 at the age of 71. Today Willem Willeke would be 144 years old.

Age

how old was Willem Willeke when he died?

Willem Willeke died in 1950 at the age of 71.

Biographical data

Birthday	September 29th, 1879 (Monday)
Place of Birth	The Hague City and municipality in the Netherlands, seat of the Dutch government
Death Date	November 26th, 1950 (Sunday)
Death place	Berkshire County County in Massachusetts, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Libra (The Scales) ♎
Chinese Zodiac	Rabbit 兔

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Willem Willeke

Birthday

When was Willem Willeke born?

Willem Willeke was born on September 29th, 1879.

Death

When did Willem Willeke die?

Willem Willeke died on November 26th, 1950 at the age of 71 in Berkshire County (County in Massachusetts, United States). Today Willem Willeke would be 144 years old.