Alfred North Whitehead
(1861-1947)

English mathematician and philosopher (1861–1947) – Alfred North Whitehead was born in Ramsgate (Town in Kent, England, UK) on February 15th, 1861 and died in Cambridge (City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America) on December 30th, 1947 at the age of 86. Today Alfred North Whitehead would be 163 years old.

Age

how old was Alfred North Whitehead when he died?

Alfred North Whitehead died in 1947 at the age of 86.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 15th, 1861 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Ramsgate Town in Kent, England, UK
Death Date	December 30th, 1947 (Tuesday)
Death place	Cambridge City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster 雞

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Alfred North Whitehead

Birthday

When was Alfred North Whitehead born?

Alfred North Whitehead was born on February 15th, 1861.

Death

When did Alfred North Whitehead die?

Alfred North Whitehead died on December 30th, 1947 at the age of 86 in Cambridge (City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America). Today Alfred North Whitehead would be 163 years old.