James Boswell
(1740-1795)

British lawyer, diarist, and author (1740–1795) – James Boswell was born in Edinburgh (Capital city of Scotland, UK) on October 18th, 1740 and died in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom) on May 19th, 1795 at the age of 54. Today James Boswell would be 283 years old.

Age

how old was James Boswell when he died?

James Boswell died in 1795 at the age of 54.

Biographical data

Birthday	October 18th, 1740 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	Edinburgh Capital city of Scotland, UK
Death Date	May 19th, 1795 (Tuesday)
Death place	London Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Libra (The Scales) ♎
Chinese Zodiac	Monkey 猴

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James Boswell

Birthday

When was James Boswell born?

James Boswell was born on October 18th, 1740.

Death

When did James Boswell die?

James Boswell died on May 19th, 1795 at the age of 54 in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom). Today James Boswell would be 283 years old.