Charles Piazzi Smyth
(1817-1900)

British astronomer (1817-1900) – Charles Piazzi Smyth was born in Naples (City and commune in Campania, Italy) on January 3rd, 1817 and died in Ripon (Cathedral city in the Borough of Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England) on February 21st, 1900 at the age of 83. Today Charles Piazzi Smyth would be 207 years old.

Age

how old was Charles Piazzi Smyth when he died?

Charles Piazzi Smyth died in 1900 at the age of 83.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 3rd, 1817 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Naples City and commune in Campania, Italy
Death Date	February 21st, 1900 (Wednesday)
Death place	Ripon Cathedral city in the Borough of Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Ox 牛

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Charles Piazzi Smyth

Birthday

When was Charles Piazzi Smyth born?

Charles Piazzi Smyth was born on January 3rd, 1817.

Death

When did Charles Piazzi Smyth die?

Charles Piazzi Smyth died on February 21st, 1900 at the age of 83 in Ripon (Cathedral city in the Borough of Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England). Today Charles Piazzi Smyth would be 207 years old.