Abraham Darby I
(1678-1717)

Ironmaster: first successful use of coke in smelting – Abraham Darby I was born in Dudley (Town in West Midlands, England) on April 14th, 1678 and died in Coalbrookdale (Village in Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire, England) on March 8th, 1717 at the age of 38. Today Abraham Darby I would be 346 years old.

Age

how old was Abraham Darby I when he died?

Abraham Darby I died in 1717 at the age of 38.

Biographical data

Birthday	April 14th, 1678 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Dudley Town in West Midlands, England
Death Date	March 8th, 1717 (Monday)
Death place	Coalbrookdale Village in Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire, England
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aries (The Ram) ♈
Chinese Zodiac	Horse 馬

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Abraham Darby I

Birthday

When was Abraham Darby I born?

Abraham Darby I was born on April 14th, 1678.

Death

When did Abraham Darby I die?

Abraham Darby I died on March 8th, 1717 at the age of 38 in Coalbrookdale (Village in Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire, England). Today Abraham Darby I would be 346 years old.