Alexander Pope
(1688-1744)

English poet (1688–1744) – Alexander Pope was born in City of London (City, ceremonial county and local government district that contains the historic center and the primary central business district in the London Region in England, UK) on May 21st, 1688 and died in Twickenham (Suburban area in west London, England) on May 30th, 1744 at the age of 56. Today Alexander Pope would be 335 years old.

Age

how old was Alexander Pope when he died?

Alexander Pope died in 1744 at the age of 56.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 21st, 1688 (Friday)
Place of Birth	City of London City, ceremonial county and local government district that contains the historic center and the primary central business district in the London Region in England, UK
Death Date	May 30th, 1744 (Saturday)
Death place	Twickenham Suburban area in west London, England
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Taurus (The Bull) ♉
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon 龍

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Alexander Pope

Birthday

When was Alexander Pope born?

Alexander Pope was born on May 21st, 1688.

Death

When did Alexander Pope die?

Alexander Pope died on May 30th, 1744 at the age of 56 in Twickenham (Suburban area in west London, England). Today Alexander Pope would be 335 years old.

Place of Birth

Where was Alexander Pope born?

City of London (City, ceremonial county and local government district that contains the historic center and the primary central business district in the London Region in England, UK).