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Willy Ley
German-American science and science-fiction writer (1906–1969)
Willy Ley was born on October 2, 1906 in Berlin, Germany and died on June 24, 1969, aged 62.
Born
October 2, 1906
Willy Ley died aged 62.
Died: June 24, 1969
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Berlin, Germany
- Professions
- non-fiction writer, inventor, science fiction writer, physicist, screenwriter, translator, astronomer, journalist, writer, university teacher, paleontologist, engineer, military flight engineer
- Citizenship
- Germany, United States
More about Willy Ley
- Zodiac sign
- Libra
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Questions people ask
How old was Willy Ley when they died?
Willy Ley died aged 62.
When is Willy Ley’s birthday?
Willy Ley’s recorded birthday is October 2.
Where was Willy Ley born?
Willy Ley was born in Berlin, Germany.
When did Willy Ley die?
Willy Ley died on June 24, 1969.