Willy Spühler
(1902-1990)

Member of the Swiss Federal Council (1902-1990) – Willy Spühler was born in Zürich (Capital of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland) on January 31st, 1902 and died in Zürich (Capital of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland) on May 31st, 1990 at the age of 88. Today Willy Spühler would be 122 years old.

Age

how old was Willy Spühler when he died?

Willy Spühler died in 1990 at the age of 88.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 31st, 1902 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Zürich Capital of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland
Death Date	May 31st, 1990 (Thursday)
Death place	Zürich Capital of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Tiger 兎

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Willy Spühler

Birthday

When was Willy Spühler born?

Willy Spühler was born on January 31st, 1902.

Death

When did Willy Spühler die?

Willy Spühler died on May 31st, 1990 at the age of 88 in Zürich (Capital of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland). Today Willy Spühler would be 122 years old.