THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Blaise de Vigenère
French cryptographer (1523-1596)
Blaise de Vigenère was born on April 15, 1523 in Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule and died on February 19, 1596, aged 72.
April 15, 1523
Blaise de Vigenère died aged 72.
Died: February 19, 1596
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Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.
- Birthplace
- Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule
- Professions
- cryptologist, cryptographer, diplomat, mathematician, poet, alchemist, writer
- Citizenship
- France
More about Blaise de Vigenère
- Zodiac sign
- Aries
- Pseudonyms
- Graan
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Questions people ask
How old was Blaise de Vigenère when they died?
Blaise de Vigenère died aged 72.
When is Blaise de Vigenère’s birthday?
Blaise de Vigenère’s recorded birthday is April 15.
Where was Blaise de Vigenère born?
Blaise de Vigenère was born in Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule.
When did Blaise de Vigenère die?
Blaise de Vigenère died on February 19, 1596.