Willie Jahn
(1889-1973)

German middle-distance runner and Youth Reform leader – Willie Jahn was born in Magdeburg (Capital city of the German state of Saxony-Anhalt) on February 27th, 1889 and died in Hanover (Capital city of the German federated state of Lower Saxony) on January 24th, 1973 at the age of 83. Today Willie Jahn would be 135 years old.

Age

how old was Willie Jahn when he died?

Willie Jahn died in 1973 at the age of 83.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 27th, 1889 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Magdeburg Capital city of the German state of Saxony-Anhalt
Death Date	January 24th, 1973 (Wednesday)
Death place	Hanover Capital city of the German federated state of Lower Saxony
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Pisces (The Fish) ♓
Chinese Zodiac	Ox 牛

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Willie Jahn

Birthday

When was Willie Jahn born?

Willie Jahn was born on February 27th, 1889.

Death

When did Willie Jahn die?

Willie Jahn died on January 24th, 1973 at the age of 83 in Hanover (Capital city of the German federated state of Lower Saxony). Today Willie Jahn would be 135 years old.