Cyrus McCormick
(1809-1884)

American inventor and businessman (1809–1884) – Cyrus McCormick was born in Beaupréau (Former commune in Maine-et-Loire, France) on February 15th, 1809 and died in Chicago (City and county seat of Cook County, Illinois, United States of America) on May 13th, 1884 at the age of 75. Today Cyrus McCormick would be 215 years old.

Age

how old was Cyrus McCormick when he died?

Cyrus McCormick died in 1884 at the age of 75.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 15th, 1809 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Beaupréau Former commune in Maine-et-Loire, France
Death Date	May 13th, 1884 (Tuesday)
Death place	Chicago City and county seat of Cook County, Illinois, United States of America
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Snake 蛇

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Cyrus McCormick

Birthday

When was Cyrus McCormick born?

Cyrus McCormick was born on February 15th, 1809.

Death

When did Cyrus McCormick die?

Cyrus McCormick died on May 13th, 1884 at the age of 75 in Chicago (City and county seat of Cook County, Illinois, United States of America). Today Cyrus McCormick would be 215 years old.