David Don
(1799-1841)

Scottish botanist (1799-1841) – David Don was born in Angus (Council area of Scotland) on December 21st, 1799 and died in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom) on December 15th, 1841 at the age of 41. Today David Don would be 224 years old.

Age

how old was David Don when he died?

David Don died in 1841 at the age of 41.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 21st, 1799 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Angus Council area of Scotland
Death Date	December 15th, 1841 (Wednesday)
Death place	London Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐
Chinese Zodiac	Goat 羊

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David Don

Birthday

When was David Don born?

David Don was born on December 21st, 1799.

Death

When did David Don die?

David Don died on December 15th, 1841 at the age of 41 in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom). Today David Don would be 224 years old.