1878–1965
Martin Buber
German Jewish Existentialist philosopher and theologian
87years old at death
31,901days lived
87%of the people on this site died younger
Martin Buber was born on 8 February 1878 and died on 13 June 1965, aged 87 years and 125 days. That is 31,901 days in all.
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