Herbert Giles
(1845-1935)
British sinologist and diplomat – Herbert Giles was born in Oxford (City in Oxfordshire, England) on December 8th, 1845 and died in Cambridge (City in Cambridgeshire, England) on February 13th, 1935 at the age of 89. Today Herbert Giles would be 178 years old.
Age
how old was Herbert Giles when he died?
89
Herbert Giles died in 1935 at the age of 89.
Biographical data
| Birthday | December 8th, 1845 (Monday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Oxford City in Oxfordshire, England |
| Death Date | February 13th, 1935 (Wednesday) |
| Death place | Cambridge City in Cambridgeshire, England |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake 蛇 |
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Birthday
When was Herbert Giles born?
Herbert Giles was born on December 8th, 1845.
Death
When did Herbert Giles die?
Herbert Giles died on February 13th, 1935 at the age of 89 in Cambridge (City in Cambridgeshire, England). Today Herbert Giles would be 178 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Herbert Giles born?
Oxford (City in Oxfordshire, England).
Death place
Where did Herbert Giles die?
Cambridge (City in Cambridgeshire, England).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Herbert Giles?
Herbert Giles was born in the zodiac sign Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Herbert Giles have?
Herbert Giles was born in 1845 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Snake.
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