Edward Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax
(1881-1959)
British politician (1881-1959) – Edward Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax was born in Powderham Castle (Grade I listed historic house museum in Teignbridge, United Kingdom) on April 16th, 1881 and died in Yorkshire (Historic county of England) on December 23rd, 1959 at the age of 78. Today Edward Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax would be 143 years old.
Age
how old was Edward Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax when he died?
78
Edward Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax died in 1959 at the age of 78.
Biographical data
| Birthday | April 16th, 1881 (Saturday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Powderham Castle Grade I listed historic house museum in Teignbridge, United Kingdom |
| Death Date | December 23rd, 1959 (Wednesday) |
| Death place | Yorkshire Historic county of England |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Aries (The Ram) ♈ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake 蛇 |
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Birthday
When was Edward Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax born?
Edward Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax was born on April 16th, 1881.
Death
When did Edward Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax die?
Edward Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax died on December 23rd, 1959 at the age of 78 in Yorkshire (Historic county of England). Today Edward Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax would be 143 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Edward Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax born?
Powderham Castle (Grade I listed historic house museum in Teignbridge, United Kingdom).
Death place
Where did Edward Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax die?
Yorkshire (Historic county of England).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Edward Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax?
Edward Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax was born in the zodiac sign Aries (The Ram).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Edward Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax have?
Edward Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax was born in 1881 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Snake.
Edward Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax: Future birthdays
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