Willy Koenen
(1908-1980)

German politician (1908-1980) – Willy Koenen was born in Düsseldorf (Capital city of the German federated state of North Rhine-Westphalia) on April 8th, 1908 and died in Düsseldorf (Capital city of the German federated state of North Rhine-Westphalia) on June 28th, 1980 at the age of 72. Today Willy Koenen would be 116 years old.

Age

how old was Willy Koenen when he died?

Willy Koenen died in 1980 at the age of 72.

Biographical data

Birthday	April 8th, 1908 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Düsseldorf Capital city of the German federated state of North Rhine-Westphalia
Death Date	June 28th, 1980 (Saturday)
Death place	Düsseldorf Capital city of the German federated state of North Rhine-Westphalia
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aries (The Ram) ♈
Chinese Zodiac	Monkey 猴

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Willy Koenen

Birthday

When was Willy Koenen born?

Willy Koenen was born on April 8th, 1908.

Death

When did Willy Koenen die?

Willy Koenen died on June 28th, 1980 at the age of 72 in Düsseldorf (Capital city of the German federated state of North Rhine-Westphalia). Today Willy Koenen would be 116 years old.