Duncan Gillis
(1883-1963)

Canadian hammer and discus thrower – Duncan Gillis was born in Mabou (Human settlement in Nova Scotia, Canada) on January 3rd, 1883 and died in Vancouver (Largest city in British Columbia, Canada) on May 2nd, 1963 at the age of 80. Today Duncan Gillis would be 141 years old.

Age

how old was Duncan Gillis when he died?

Duncan Gillis died in 1963 at the age of 80.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 3rd, 1883 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Mabou Human settlement in Nova Scotia, Canada
Death Date	May 2nd, 1963 (Thursday)
Death place	Vancouver Largest city in British Columbia, Canada
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Goat 羊

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Duncan Gillis

Birthday

When was Duncan Gillis born?

Duncan Gillis was born on January 3rd, 1883.

Death

When did Duncan Gillis die?

Duncan Gillis died on May 2nd, 1963 at the age of 80 in Vancouver (Largest city in British Columbia, Canada). Today Duncan Gillis would be 141 years old.