Wolfgang Gentner
(1906-1980)

German physicist (1906–1980) – Wolfgang Gentner was born in Frankfurt (City in Hesse, Germany) on July 23rd, 1906 and died in Heidelberg (Large city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany) on September 4th, 1980 at the age of 74. Today Wolfgang Gentner would be 117 years old.

Age

how old was Wolfgang Gentner when he died?

Wolfgang Gentner died in 1980 at the age of 74.

Biographical data

Birthday	July 23rd, 1906 (Monday)
Place of Birth	Frankfurt City in Hesse, Germany
Death Date	September 4th, 1980 (Thursday)
Death place	Heidelberg Large city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Leo (The Lion) ♌
Chinese Zodiac	Horse 馬

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Wolfgang Gentner

Birthday

When was Wolfgang Gentner born?

Wolfgang Gentner was born on July 23rd, 1906.

Death

When did Wolfgang Gentner die?

Wolfgang Gentner died on September 4th, 1980 at the age of 74 in Heidelberg (Large city in Baden-Württemberg, Germany). Today Wolfgang Gentner would be 117 years old.