Augustin-Jean Fresnel
(1788-1827)

French engineer and physicist (1788-1827) – Augustin-Jean Fresnel was born in Broglie (Commune in Eure, France) on May 10th, 1788 and died in Ville-d'Avray (French commune in Hauts-de-Seine, Île-de-France) on July 14th, 1827 at the age of 39. Today Augustin-Jean Fresnel would be 235 years old.

Age

how old was Augustin-Jean Fresnel when he died?

Augustin-Jean Fresnel died in 1827 at the age of 39.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 10th, 1788 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Broglie Commune in Eure, France
Death Date	July 14th, 1827 (Saturday)
Death place	Ville-d'Avray French commune in Hauts-de-Seine, Île-de-France
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Taurus (The Bull) ♉
Chinese Zodiac	Monkey 猴

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Augustin-Jean Fresnel

Birthday

When was Augustin-Jean Fresnel born?

Augustin-Jean Fresnel was born on May 10th, 1788.

Death

When did Augustin-Jean Fresnel die?

Augustin-Jean Fresnel died on July 14th, 1827 at the age of 39 in Ville-d'Avray (French commune in Hauts-de-Seine, Île-de-France). Today Augustin-Jean Fresnel would be 235 years old.