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Maria Reiche Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at December 13, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Maria Reiche Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

Maria Reiche Facts

Full NameMaria Reiche
BirthdateMay 15, 1903
Birth PlaceDresden, Germany
Age (in 2024)121 Years Old
ZodiacTaurus
OccupationMathematician

Maria Reiche Age & Birthday

Maria Reiche is best known as Mathematician who has born on May 15, 1903 in Dresden, Germany. Currently, Maria Reiche is 121 years, 6 months and 29 days old. Maria Reiche will celebrate 122nd birthday on Thursday, 15th of May 2025. Below the countdown to Maria Reiche upcoming birthday.

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Maria Reiche Biography

About

Known as "Lady of the Lines," she is a German-born Peruvian mathematician and archaeologist who is best known for her research into the Nazca Lines which she discovered in 1940. She dedicated her life to the documentation, preservation, and public dissemination of the Nazca Lines. 

Before Fame

She studied mathematics, astronomy, geography, and foreign language at the Dresden Technical University. After teaming up with fellow scholar Paul Kosok, she discovered the Nazca Lines to be a large scale celestial calendar. She then published her theories in the book The Mystery on the Desert in 1949. 

Trivia

At the 115th anniversary of her birth, she was commemorated with a Google Doodle in May of 2018. She is also known for being a founding member of South American Explorers, a non-profit travel, scientific, and educational organization. 

Family Life

She was born and raised in Dresden, Germany. She is known for her relationship with Amy Meredith who helped her with her work. 

Associated With

Harry Houdini and Jules Verne are other historical figures who have been featured in their own unique Google Doodles. 

Top Asked Questions about Maria Reiche

How old is Maria Reiche in 2024?

Maria Reiche is 121 years old today.

When was Maria Reiche born?

Maria Reiche was born on May 15, 1903 in Dresden, Germany.

What is Maria Reiche zodiac sign?

Maria Reiche zodiac sign is Taurus.

What was Maria Reiche best known for?

Maria Reiche was best known as Mathematician.

Fun Facts about Maria Reiche's Birthday

Here's quick list of some fun facts about Maria Reiche's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.

  • Maria Reiche was born on Friday, 135th day / 20th week of 1903
  • Maria Reiche has Taurus zodiac sign and Earth element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of Maria Reiche birthday is XV.V.MCMIII
  • Maria Reiche's birthstone is Emerald
  • Maria Reiche's birth flower is Hawthorn that symbolize happiness, humility & sweetness
  • Maria Reiche age in year is 121 years old
  • Maria Reiche age in month is 1458 months old
  • Maria Reiche age in day is 44408 days old
  • Maria Reiche age in hour is 1065792 hours old
  • Maria Reiche age in minute is 63947520 minutes old
  • Maria Reiche age in second is 3836851200 seconds old
  • Next Maria Reiche birthday is on Thursday, May 15th 2025
  • Maria Reiche age in next birthday (2025) is 122 years old

Historical Events on Maria Reiche Birthday (May 15)

Below are historical events that coincided with Maria Reiche's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.

YearEvent
1948Following the expiration of The British Mandate for Palestine, the Kingdom of Egypt, Transjordan, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Saudi Arabia invade Israel thus starting the 1948 Arab-Israeli War.
1957At Malden Island in the Pacific Ocean, Britain tests its first hydrogen bomb in Operation Grapple.
1963Project Mercury: The launch of the final Mercury mission, Mercury-Atlas 9 with astronaut Gordon Cooper on board. He becomes the first American to spend more than a day in space, and the last American to go into space alone.
1970President Richard Nixon appoints Anna Mae Hays and Elizabeth P. Hoisington the first female United States Army generals.
1972The Ryukyu Islands, under U.S. military governance since its conquest in 1945, reverts to Japanese control.
1974Ma'alot massacre: Members of the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine attack and take hostages at an Israeli school; a total of 31 people are killed, including 22 schoolchildren.
1988Soviet-Afghan War: After more than eight years of fighting, the Soviet Army begins to withdraw 115,000 troops from Afghanistan.
1991Édith Cresson becomes France's first female Prime Minister.
1997The United States government acknowledges the existence of the "Secret War" in Laos and dedicates the Laos Memorial in honor of Hmong and other "Secret War" veterans.
1997The Space Shuttle Atlantis launches on STS-84 to dock with the Russian space station Mir.
2001A CSX EMD SD40-2 rolls out of a train yard in Walbridge, Ohio, with 47 freight cars, including some tank cars with flammable chemical, after its engineer fails to reboard it after setting a yard switch. It travels south driverless for 66 miles (106 km) until it was brought to a halt near Kenton. The incident became the inspiration for the 2010 film Unstoppable.
2004Arsenal F.C. go an entire league campaign unbeaten in the English Premier League, joining Preston North End F.C. with the right to claim the title "The Invincibles".
2008California becomes the second U.S. state after Massachusetts in 2004 to legalize same-sex marriage after the state's own Supreme Court rules a previous ban unconstitutional.
2010Jessica Watson becomes the youngest person to sail, non-stop and unassisted around the world solo.
2013An upsurge in violence in Iraq leaves more than 389 people dead over three days.
1988The birth of Scott Laird, English footballer
1989The birth of Susan Soonkyu Lee, Korean-American singer and entertainer
1989The birth of Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa, French footballer
1990The birth of Jordan Eberle, Canadian ice hockey player
1990The birth of Lee Jong-hyun, Korean guitarist
1990The birth of Stella Maxwell, New Zealand model
1993The birth of Jeremy Hawkins, New Zealand rugby league player
1993The birth of Tomáš Kalas, Czech international footballer
1996The birth of Birdy, English singer-songwriter
1997The birth of Ousmane Dembélé, French footballer
1997The birth of Scott Drinkwater, Australian rugby league player
1998The birth of Lucrezia Stefanini, Italian tennis player
1999The birth of Anastasia Gasanova, Russian tennis player
2000The birth of Dayana Yastremska, Ukrainian tennis player
2002The birth of Chase Hudson, American internet celebrity, singer, actor
2010The death of Loris Kessel, Swiss race car driver (b. 1950)
2012The death of Carlos Fuentes, Mexican novelist and essayist (b. 1928)
2012The death of Arno Lustiger, German historian and author (b. 1924)
2012The death of Zakaria Mohieddin, Egyptian soldier and politician, 33rd Prime Minister of Egypt (b. 1918)
2013The death of Henrique Rosa, Bissau-Guinean politician, President of Guinea-Bissau (b. 1946)
2014The death of Jean-Luc Dehaene, French-Belgian politician, 63rd Prime Minister of Belgium (b. 1940)
2014The death of Noribumi Suzuki, Japanese director and screenwriter (b. 1933)
2015The death of Elisabeth Bing, German-American physical therapist and author (b. 1914)
2015The death of Jackie Brookner, American sculptor and educator (b. 1945)
2015The death of Flora MacNeil, Scottish Gaelic singer (b. 1928)
2015The death of Garo Yepremian, Cypriot-American football player (b. 1944)
2020The death of Fred Willard, American actor, comedian, and writer (b. 1933)
2021The death of Oliver Gillie, British journalist and scientist (b. 1937)
2022The death of Frank Curry, Australian rugby league player and coach (b. 1950)
2022The death of Kay Mellor, English actress (b. 1951)

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