Yousuf Karsh
(1908-2002)

Armenian-Canadian photographer – Yousuf Karsh was born in Mardin (City in Turkey) on December 23rd, 1908 and died in Boston (Capital and largest city of Massachusetts, United States) on July 13th, 2002 at the age of 93. Today Yousuf Karsh would be 115 years old.

Age

how old was Yousuf Karsh when he died?

Yousuf Karsh died in 2002 at the age of 93.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 23rd, 1908 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Mardin City in Turkey
Death Date	July 13th, 2002 (Saturday)
Death place	Boston Capital and largest city of Massachusetts, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Monkey 猴

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Yousuf Karsh

Birthday

When was Yousuf Karsh born?

Yousuf Karsh was born on December 23rd, 1908.

Death

When did Yousuf Karsh die?

Yousuf Karsh died on July 13th, 2002 at the age of 93 in Boston (Capital and largest city of Massachusetts, United States). Today Yousuf Karsh would be 115 years old.