Horace Walpole
(1717-1797)

English writer, art historian, man of letters, antiquarian and Whig politician (1717-1797) – Horace Walpole was born in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom) on September 24th, 1717 and died in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom) on March 2nd, 1797 at the age of 79. Today Horace Walpole would be 306 years old.

Age

how old was Horace Walpole when he died?

Horace Walpole died in 1797 at the age of 79.

Biographical data

Birthday	September 24th, 1717 (Friday)
Place of Birth	London Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom
Death Date	March 2nd, 1797 (Thursday)
Death place	London Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Libra (The Scales) ♎
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster 雞

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Horace Walpole

Birthday

When was Horace Walpole born?

Horace Walpole was born on September 24th, 1717.

Death

When did Horace Walpole die?

Horace Walpole died on March 2nd, 1797 at the age of 79 in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom). Today Horace Walpole would be 306 years old.