Arthur Percival
(1887-1966)
British army officer in the First and Second World Wars – Arthur Percival was born in Aspenden (Village and civil parish in Hertfordshire, UK) on December 26th, 1887 and died in City of Westminster (City and borough in London, England, UK) on January 31st, 1966 at the age of 78. Today Arthur Percival would be 136 years old.
Age
how old was Arthur Percival when he died?
78
Arthur Percival died in 1966 at the age of 78.
Biographical data
| Birthday | December 26th, 1887 (Monday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Aspenden Village and civil parish in Hertfordshire, UK |
| Death Date | January 31st, 1966 (Monday) |
| Death place | City of Westminster City and borough in London, England, UK |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig 豬 |
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Birthday
When was Arthur Percival born?
Arthur Percival was born on December 26th, 1887.
Death
When did Arthur Percival die?
Arthur Percival died on January 31st, 1966 at the age of 78 in City of Westminster (City and borough in London, England, UK). Today Arthur Percival would be 136 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Arthur Percival born?
Aspenden (Village and civil parish in Hertfordshire, UK).
Death place
Where did Arthur Percival die?
City of Westminster (City and borough in London, England, UK).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Arthur Percival?
Arthur Percival was born in the zodiac sign Capricorn (The Sea-Goat).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Arthur Percival have?
Arthur Percival was born in 1887 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Pig.
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