George Stephenson
(1781-1848)

English civil and mechanical engineer and the "Father of Railways" (1781-1848) – George Stephenson was born in Wylam (Village and civil parish in Northumberland, UK) on June 9th, 1781 and died in Tapton House (Country house in Derbyshire) on August 12th, 1848 at the age of 67. Today George Stephenson would be 242 years old.

Age

how old was George Stephenson when he died?

George Stephenson died in 1848 at the age of 67.

Biographical data

Birthday	June 9th, 1781 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Wylam Village and civil parish in Northumberland, UK
Death Date	August 12th, 1848 (Saturday)
Death place	Tapton House Country house in Derbyshire
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Gemini (The Twins) ♊
Chinese Zodiac	Ox 牛

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George Stephenson

Birthday

When was George Stephenson born?

George Stephenson was born on June 9th, 1781.

Death

When did George Stephenson die?

George Stephenson died on August 12th, 1848 at the age of 67 in Tapton House (Country house in Derbyshire). Today George Stephenson would be 242 years old.