Rudolf Zentner (1846–1903)
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- Born
- 1846
- Died
- 1903
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- Names in Stone
When was Rudolf Zentner born? 1846.
When did Rudolf Zentner die? 1903.
Life story
Rudolf Zentner (1846–1903) was born in 1846, and died in 1903, at about age 57. A cemetery record documents Rudolf's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Rudolf's life.
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The world Rudolf lived through
1846 · age 0 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 15 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 19 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 23 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 30 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 46 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1900 · age 54 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
Questions about Rudolf Zentner
When was Rudolf Zentner born?
Rudolf Zentner was born in 1846.
When did Rudolf Zentner die?
Rudolf Zentner died in 1903.
How old was Rudolf Zentner at the time of death?
Rudolf Zentner was about 57 years old.
Where is Rudolf Zentner buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Rudolf's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Rudolf Zentner was born?
James K. Polk was president of the United States when Rudolf was born.
Who was president when Rudolf Zentner died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Rudolf died.
What happened in the world the year Rudolf Zentner was born?
In 1846, the Mexican–American War began.
What major events happened during Rudolf Zentner's lifetime?
During Rudolf's lifetime: the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 0); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 17); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 23); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 40); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 54).
Which U.S. censuses would include Rudolf Zentner?
Federal censuses taken during Rudolf's lifetime and now public: 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1846
Death
1903
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