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Helmut Gröttrup

German engineer and inventor of the smart card (1916-1981)

Helmut Gröttrup was born on February 12, 1916 in Cologne, Germany and died on July 4, 1981, aged 65.

Born

February 12, 1916

Helmut Gröttrup died aged 65.

Died: July 4, 1981

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Birthplace
Cologne, Germany
Professions
physicist, military flight engineer, inventor, engineer
Citizenship
Germany, Nazi Germany

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Zodiac sign
Aquarius

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How old was Helmut Gröttrup when they died?

Helmut Gröttrup died aged 65.

When is Helmut Gröttrup’s birthday?

Helmut Gröttrup’s recorded birthday is February 12.

Where was Helmut Gröttrup born?

Helmut Gröttrup was born in Cologne, Germany.

When did Helmut Gröttrup die?

Helmut Gröttrup died on July 4, 1981.