Donald Campbell
(1921-1967)

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English racecar driver and land & water speed record holder (1921-1967) – Donald Campbell was born in Kingston upon Thames (Principal settlement of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames in southwest London) on March 23rd, 1921 and died in Coniston Water (Lake in Cumbria, England) on January 4th, 1967 at the age of 45. Today Donald Campbell would be 103 years old.

Age

how old was Donald Campbell when he died?

Donald Campbell died in 1967 at the age of 45.

Biographical data

Birthday	March 23rd, 1921 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Kingston upon Thames Principal settlement of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames in southwest London
Death Date	January 4th, 1967 (Wednesday)
Death place	Coniston Water Lake in Cumbria, England
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aries (The Ram) ♈
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster 雞

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Donald Campbell

Birthday

When was Donald Campbell born?

Donald Campbell was born on March 23rd, 1921.

Death

When did Donald Campbell die?

Donald Campbell died on January 4th, 1967 at the age of 45 in Coniston Water (Lake in Cumbria, England). Today Donald Campbell would be 103 years old.