Edwin James
(1797-1861)

Edwin James - scientist Image of American botanist Edwin James (1797-1861) Foto: Unidentified painter / Public Domain

American botanist and geologist (1797-1861) – Edwin James was born in Weybridge (Town in Addison County, Vermont, United States of America) on August 27th, 1797 and died in Burlington (City in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States) on October 28th, 1861 at the age of 64. Today Edwin James would be 226 years old.

Age

how old was Edwin James when he died?

Edwin James died in 1861 at the age of 64.

Biographical data

Birthday	August 27th, 1797 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	Weybridge Town in Addison County, Vermont, United States of America
Death Date	October 28th, 1861 (Monday)
Death place	Burlington City in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Virgo (The Maiden) ♍
Chinese Zodiac	Snake 蛇

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Edwin James

Birthday

When was Edwin James born?

Edwin James was born on August 27th, 1797.

Death

When did Edwin James die?

Edwin James died on October 28th, 1861 at the age of 64 in Burlington (City in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States). Today Edwin James would be 226 years old.