Edward James Salisbury
(1886-1978)

British botanist, ecologist, university lecturer and director of Kew gardens (1886-1978) – Edward James Salisbury was born in Harpenden (Town in Harpenden Town, St Albans, Hertfordshire, England) on April 16th, 1886 and died in Felpham (Village in the United Kingdom) on November 10th, 1978 at the age of 92. Today Edward James Salisbury would be 138 years old.

Age

how old was Edward James Salisbury when he died?

Edward James Salisbury died in 1978 at the age of 92.

Biographical data

Birthday	April 16th, 1886 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Harpenden Town in Harpenden Town, St Albans, Hertfordshire, England
Death Date	November 10th, 1978 (Friday)
Death place	Felpham Village in the United Kingdom
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aries (The Ram) ♈
Chinese Zodiac	Dog 狗

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Edward James Salisbury

Birthday

When was Edward James Salisbury born?

Edward James Salisbury was born on April 16th, 1886.

Death

When did Edward James Salisbury die?

Edward James Salisbury died on November 10th, 1978 at the age of 92 in Felpham (Village in the United Kingdom). Today Edward James Salisbury would be 138 years old.