Ernest Eldridge
(1897-1937)

British driver who broke the world land speed record in 1924 – Ernest Eldridge was born in Hampstead (Area of north London, England) on September 15th, 1897 and died in Kensington (District within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in central London) on October 27th, 1937 at the age of 40. Today Ernest Eldridge would be 126 years old.

Age

how old was Ernest Eldridge when he died?

Ernest Eldridge died in 1937 at the age of 40.

Biographical data

Birthday	September 15th, 1897 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Hampstead Area of north London, England
Death Date	October 27th, 1937 (Wednesday)
Death place	Kensington District within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in central London
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Virgo (The Maiden) ♍
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster 雞

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Ernest Eldridge

Birthday

When was Ernest Eldridge born?

Ernest Eldridge was born on September 15th, 1897.

Death

When did Ernest Eldridge die?

Ernest Eldridge died on October 27th, 1937 at the age of 40 in Kensington (District within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in central London). Today Ernest Eldridge would be 126 years old.