Guillaume Henri Dufour
(1787-1875)

Swiss army officer, bridge engineer and topographer (1787-1875) – Guillaume Henri Dufour was born in Constance (City in Germany) on September 15th, 1787 and died in Eaux-Vives (District of the city of Geneva, Switzerland) on July 14th, 1875 at the age of 87. Today Guillaume Henri Dufour would be 236 years old.

Age

how old was Guillaume Henri Dufour when he died?

Guillaume Henri Dufour died in 1875 at the age of 87.

Biographical data

Birthday	September 15th, 1787 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Constance City in Germany
Death Date	July 14th, 1875 (Wednesday)
Death place	Eaux-Vives District of the city of Geneva, Switzerland
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Virgo (The Maiden) ♍
Chinese Zodiac	Goat 羊

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Guillaume Henri Dufour

Birthday

When was Guillaume Henri Dufour born?

Guillaume Henri Dufour was born on September 15th, 1787.

Death

When did Guillaume Henri Dufour die?

Guillaume Henri Dufour died on July 14th, 1875 at the age of 87 in Eaux-Vives (District of the city of Geneva, Switzerland). Today Guillaume Henri Dufour would be 236 years old.