Ebenezer Howard
(1850-1928)

British writer, founder of the garden city movement – Ebenezer Howard was born in City of London (City, ceremonial county and local government district that contains the historic center and the primary central business district in the London Region in England, UK) on January 29th, 1850 and died in Welwyn Garden City (Garden city and new town in Hertfordshire, England) on May 1st, 1928 at the age of 78. Today Ebenezer Howard would be 174 years old.

Age

how old was Ebenezer Howard when he died?

Ebenezer Howard died in 1928 at the age of 78.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 29th, 1850 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	City of London City, ceremonial county and local government district that contains the historic center and the primary central business district in the London Region in England, UK
Death Date	May 1st, 1928 (Tuesday)
Death place	Welwyn Garden City Garden city and new town in Hertfordshire, England
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Dog 狗

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Ebenezer Howard

Birthday

When was Ebenezer Howard born?

Ebenezer Howard was born on January 29th, 1850.

Death

When did Ebenezer Howard die?

Ebenezer Howard died on May 1st, 1928 at the age of 78 in Welwyn Garden City (Garden city and new town in Hertfordshire, England). Today Ebenezer Howard would be 174 years old.

Place of Birth

Where was Ebenezer Howard born?

City of London (City, ceremonial county and local government district that contains the historic center and the primary central business district in the London Region in England, UK).