James Craig Watson
(1838-1880)

Astronomer (1838-1880) – James Craig Watson was born in Fingal (Human settlement in Ontario, Canada) on January 28th, 1838 and died in Madison (City in and county seat of Dane County, Wisconsin, United States, and the capital city of Wisconsin) on November 22nd, 1880 at the age of 42. Today James Craig Watson would be 186 years old.

Age

how old was James Craig Watson when he died?

James Craig Watson died in 1880 at the age of 42.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 28th, 1838 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	Fingal Human settlement in Ontario, Canada
Death Date	November 22nd, 1880 (Monday)
Death place	Madison City in and county seat of Dane County, Wisconsin, United States, and the capital city of Wisconsin
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Dog 狗

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James Craig Watson

Birthday

When was James Craig Watson born?

James Craig Watson was born on January 28th, 1838.

Death

When did James Craig Watson die?

James Craig Watson died on November 22nd, 1880 at the age of 42 in Madison (City in and county seat of Dane County, Wisconsin, United States, and the capital city of Wisconsin). Today James Craig Watson would be 186 years old.