Glenn Curtiss
(1878-1930)

American aviator and industrialist (1878-1930) – Glenn Curtiss was born in Hammondsport (Village in Steuben County, New York) on May 21st, 1878 and died in Buffalo (City and county seat of Erie County, New York, United States) on July 23rd, 1930 at the age of 52. Today Glenn Curtiss would be 145 years old.

Age

how old was Glenn Curtiss when he died?

Glenn Curtiss died in 1930 at the age of 52.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 21st, 1878 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	Hammondsport Village in Steuben County, New York
Death Date	July 23rd, 1930 (Wednesday)
Death place	Buffalo City and county seat of Erie County, New York, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Taurus (The Bull) ♉
Chinese Zodiac	Tiger 兎

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Glenn Curtiss

Birthday

When was Glenn Curtiss born?

Glenn Curtiss was born on May 21st, 1878.

Death

When did Glenn Curtiss die?

Glenn Curtiss died on July 23rd, 1930 at the age of 52 in Buffalo (City and county seat of Erie County, New York, United States). Today Glenn Curtiss would be 145 years old.