George Watterston
(1783-1854)

Librarian of Congress (1783-1854) – George Watterston was born in New York Harbor (Harbour in the New York City area, USA) on October 23rd, 1783 and died in Washington, D.C. (Capital city of the United States of America) on February 4th, 1854 at the age of 70. Today George Watterston would be 240 years old.

Age

how old was George Watterston when he died?

George Watterston died in 1854 at the age of 70.

Biographical data

Birthday	October 23rd, 1783 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	New York Harbor Harbour in the New York City area, USA
Death Date	February 4th, 1854 (Saturday)
Death place	Washington, D.C. Capital city of the United States of America
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Libra (The Scales) ♎
Chinese Zodiac	Rabbit 兔

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George Watterston

Birthday

When was George Watterston born?

George Watterston was born on October 23rd, 1783.

Death

When did George Watterston die?

George Watterston died on February 4th, 1854 at the age of 70 in Washington, D.C. (Capital city of the United States of America). Today George Watterston would be 240 years old.