Benjamin West
(1738-1820)

18th- and 19th-century English painter – Benjamin West was born in Springfield Township (Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States) on October 10th, 1738 and died in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom) on March 11th, 1820 at the age of 81. Today Benjamin West would be 285 years old.

Age

how old was Benjamin West when he died?

Benjamin West died in 1820 at the age of 81.

Biographical data

Birthday	October 10th, 1738 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Springfield Township Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
Death Date	March 11th, 1820 (Saturday)
Death place	London Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Libra (The Scales) ♎
Chinese Zodiac	Horse 馬

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Benjamin West

Birthday

When was Benjamin West born?

Benjamin West was born on October 10th, 1738.

Death

When did Benjamin West die?

Benjamin West died on March 11th, 1820 at the age of 81 in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom). Today Benjamin West would be 285 years old.