Harry Vardon
(1870-1937)

British professional golfer – Harry Vardon was born in Jersey (British Crown dependency in the Channel Islands) on May 9th, 1870 and died in Hertfordshire (Non-metropolitan county in England) on March 20th, 1937 at the age of 66. Today Harry Vardon would be 153 years old.

Age

how old was Harry Vardon when he died?

Harry Vardon died in 1937 at the age of 66.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 9th, 1870 (Monday)
Place of Birth	Jersey British Crown dependency in the Channel Islands
Death Date	March 20th, 1937 (Saturday)
Death place	Hertfordshire Non-metropolitan county in England
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Taurus (The Bull) ♉
Chinese Zodiac	Horse 馬

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Harry Vardon

Birthday

When was Harry Vardon born?

Harry Vardon was born on May 9th, 1870.

Death

When did Harry Vardon die?

Harry Vardon died on March 20th, 1937 at the age of 66 in Hertfordshire (Non-metropolitan county in England). Today Harry Vardon would be 153 years old.