Desmond Roberts
(1894-1968)

Cricketer (1894-1968) – Desmond Roberts was born in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom) on February 5th, 1894 and died in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom) on January 11th, 1968 at the age of 73. Today Desmond Roberts would be 130 years old.

Age

how old was Desmond Roberts when he died?

Desmond Roberts died in 1968 at the age of 73.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 5th, 1894 (Monday)
Place of Birth	London Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom
Death Date	January 11th, 1968 (Thursday)
Death place	London Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Horse 馬

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Desmond Roberts

Birthday

When was Desmond Roberts born?

Desmond Roberts was born on February 5th, 1894.

Death

When did Desmond Roberts die?

Desmond Roberts died on January 11th, 1968 at the age of 73 in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom). Today Desmond Roberts would be 130 years old.