Horace Bénédict de Saussure
(1740-1799)

Genevan scientist (1740-1799) – Horace Bénédict de Saussure was born in Conches (Residential area located on the southeastern outskirts of the city of Geneva in Switzerland) on February 17th, 1740 and died in Geneva (City in Switzerland and capital of its canton) on January 22nd, 1799 at the age of 58. Today Horace Bénédict de Saussure would be 284 years old.

Age

how old was Horace Bénédict de Saussure when he died?

Horace Bénédict de Saussure died in 1799 at the age of 58.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 17th, 1740 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Conches Residential area located on the southeastern outskirts of the city of Geneva in Switzerland
Death Date	January 22nd, 1799 (Tuesday)
Death place	Geneva City in Switzerland and capital of its canton
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Monkey 猴

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Horace Bénédict de Saussure

Birthday

When was Horace Bénédict de Saussure born?

Horace Bénédict de Saussure was born on February 17th, 1740.

Death

When did Horace Bénédict de Saussure die?

Horace Bénédict de Saussure died on January 22nd, 1799 at the age of 58 in Geneva (City in Switzerland and capital of its canton). Today Horace Bénédict de Saussure would be 284 years old.