Henry Clifton Sorby
(1826-1908)
British scientist, founder of microscopical petrology and metallography – Henry Clifton Sorby was born in Sheffield (City in South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom) on May 10th, 1826 and died in Sheffield (City in South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom) on March 9th, 1908 at the age of 81. Today Henry Clifton Sorby would be 197 years old.
Age
how old was Henry Clifton Sorby when he died?
81
Henry Clifton Sorby died in 1908 at the age of 81.
Biographical data
| Birthday | May 10th, 1826 (Wednesday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Sheffield City in South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom |
| Death Date | March 9th, 1908 (Monday) |
| Death place | Sheffield City in South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Taurus (The Bull) ♉ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog 狗 |
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Henry Clifton Sorby
Birthday
When was Henry Clifton Sorby born?
Henry Clifton Sorby was born on May 10th, 1826.
Death
When did Henry Clifton Sorby die?
Henry Clifton Sorby died on March 9th, 1908 at the age of 81 in Sheffield (City in South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom). Today Henry Clifton Sorby would be 197 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Henry Clifton Sorby born?
Sheffield (City in South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom).
Death place
Where did Henry Clifton Sorby die?
Sheffield (City in South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Henry Clifton Sorby?
Henry Clifton Sorby was born in the zodiac sign Taurus (The Bull).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Henry Clifton Sorby have?
Henry Clifton Sorby was born in 1826 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Dog.
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