James Henry Breasted
(1865-1935)

James Breasted Portrait of Dr. James Breasted, Professor of Egyptology at the University of Chicago and founder of the Oriental Institute, standing outside on a trai... Foto: Chicago Daily News, Inc., photographer / Public Domain

American archaeologist, Egyptologist and historian (1865–1935) – James Henry Breasted was born in Rockford (County seat of Winnebago County, Illinois, United States) on August 27th, 1865 and died in New York City (Most populous city in the United States) on December 2nd, 1935 at the age of 70. Today James Henry Breasted would be 158 years old.

Age

how old was James Henry Breasted when he died?

James Henry Breasted died in 1935 at the age of 70.

Biographical data

Birthday	August 27th, 1865 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	Rockford County seat of Winnebago County, Illinois, United States
Death Date	December 2nd, 1935 (Monday)
Death place	New York City Most populous city in the United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Virgo (The Maiden) ♍
Chinese Zodiac	Ox 牛

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James Henry Breasted

Birthday

When was James Henry Breasted born?

James Henry Breasted was born on August 27th, 1865.

Death

When did James Henry Breasted die?

James Henry Breasted died on December 2nd, 1935 at the age of 70 in New York City (Most populous city in the United States). Today James Henry Breasted would be 158 years old.