James Bennett Griffin
(1905-1997)

American archaeologist (1905-1997) – James Bennett Griffin was born in Atchison (City in and county seat of Atchison County, Kansas, United States) on January 12th, 1905 and died in Bethesda (Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States) on May 31st, 1997 at the age of 92. Today James Bennett Griffin would be 119 years old.

Age

how old was James Bennett Griffin when he died?

James Bennett Griffin died in 1997 at the age of 92.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 12th, 1905 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Atchison City in and county seat of Atchison County, Kansas, United States
Death Date	May 31st, 1997 (Saturday)
Death place	Bethesda Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Snake 蛇

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James Bennett Griffin

Birthday

When was James Bennett Griffin born?

James Bennett Griffin was born on January 12th, 1905.

Death

When did James Bennett Griffin die?

James Bennett Griffin died on May 31st, 1997 at the age of 92 in Bethesda (Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States). Today James Bennett Griffin would be 119 years old.