THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Gorch Fock
Low German writer (1880–1916)
Gorch Fock was born on August 22, 1880 in Finkenwerder, Germany and died on May 31, 1916, aged 35.
Born
August 22, 1880
Gorch Fock died aged 35.
Died: May 31, 1916
- Birthplace
- Finkenwerder, Germany
- Professions
- merchant, navy sailor, playwright, poet, dialect writer, writer
- Citizenship
- German Empire
More about Gorch Fock
- Zodiac sign
- Leo
- Birth name
- Johann Wilhelm Kinau
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Questions people ask
How old was Gorch Fock when they died?
Gorch Fock died aged 35.
When is Gorch Fock’s birthday?
Gorch Fock’s recorded birthday is August 22.
Where was Gorch Fock born?
Gorch Fock was born in Finkenwerder, Germany.
What was Gorch Fock’s name at birth?
Gorch Fock’s recorded birth name is Johann Wilhelm Kinau.
When did Gorch Fock die?
Gorch Fock died on May 31, 1916.