Harry Williams
(1879-1922)

American composer, lyricist, and film director/producer (1879-1922) – Harry Williams was born in Faribault (City in Rice County, Minnesota, United States of America) on August 23rd, 1879 and died in Oakland (City and county seat of Alameda County, California, United States) on May 15th, 1922 at the age of 42. Today Harry Williams would be 144 years old.

Age

how old was Harry Williams when he died?

Harry Williams died in 1922 at the age of 42.

Biographical data

Birthday	August 23rd, 1879 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Faribault City in Rice County, Minnesota, United States of America
Death Date	May 15th, 1922 (Monday)
Death place	Oakland City and county seat of Alameda County, California, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Leo (The Lion) ♌
Chinese Zodiac	Rabbit 兔

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Harry Williams

Birthday

When was Harry Williams born?

Harry Williams was born on August 23rd, 1879.

Death

When did Harry Williams die?

Harry Williams died on May 15th, 1922 at the age of 42 in Oakland (City and county seat of Alameda County, California, United States). Today Harry Williams would be 144 years old.