Benjamin Boss
(1880-1970)

American astronomer (1880-1970) – Benjamin Boss was born in Albany (Capital city of the State of New York, United States, and seat of Albany County) on January 9th, 1880 and died in Albany (Capital city of the State of New York, United States, and seat of Albany County) on October 17th, 1970 at the age of 90. Today Benjamin Boss would be 144 years old.

Age

how old was Benjamin Boss when he died?

Benjamin Boss died in 1970 at the age of 90.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 9th, 1880 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Albany Capital city of the State of New York, United States, and seat of Albany County
Death Date	October 17th, 1970 (Saturday)
Death place	Albany Capital city of the State of New York, United States, and seat of Albany County
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon 龍

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Benjamin Boss

Birthday

When was Benjamin Boss born?

Benjamin Boss was born on January 9th, 1880.

Death

When did Benjamin Boss die?

Benjamin Boss died on October 17th, 1970 at the age of 90 in Albany (Capital city of the State of New York, United States, and seat of Albany County). Today Benjamin Boss would be 144 years old.