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Raoul Wallenberg — Age & Birthday

Born: 4 August 1912 · Died: 1 January 1947 · Age at death: 34

How old was Raoul Wallenberg when he died?

Raoul Wallenberg died aged 34. He was born on 4 August 1912 and died on 1 January 1947.

Swedish diplomat who saved thousands of Jews during the Holocaust

Did you know?Following his disappearance at the end of the war, he was posthumously made an honorary citizen of several countries including the United States.

Raoul Wallenberg (4 August 1912 – disappeared 17 January 1945) was a Swedish architect, businessman, diplomat, and humanitarian. He saved thousands of Jews in German-occupied Hungary during the Holocaust from German Nazis and Hungarian fascists during the later stages of World War II.

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Age at death: 34
Would be: 114
Years since death: 79

Born: August 4, 1912 · Lidingö, Sweden
Died: January 1, 1947
Nationality: Swedish
Known for: Art, Business, Politics

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Father: Raoul Oscar Wallenberg
Mother: Maj von Dardel

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