James Anderson
(1739-1808)

Scottish economist – James Anderson was born in Edinburgh (Capital city of Scotland, UK) on May 23rd, 1739 and died in West Ham (Western part of the London Borough of Newham) on October 15th, 1808 at the age of 69. Today James Anderson would be 284 years old.

Age

how old was James Anderson when he died?

James Anderson died in 1808 at the age of 69.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 23rd, 1739 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Edinburgh Capital city of Scotland, UK
Death Date	October 15th, 1808 (Saturday)
Death place	West Ham Western part of the London Borough of Newham
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Gemini (The Twins) ♊
Chinese Zodiac	Goat 羊

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James Anderson

Birthday

When was James Anderson born?

James Anderson was born on May 23rd, 1739.

Death

When did James Anderson die?

James Anderson died on October 15th, 1808 at the age of 69 in West Ham (Western part of the London Borough of Newham). Today James Anderson would be 284 years old.