James Macpherson
(1736-1796)

British writer, poet, translator and politician (1736-1796) – James Macpherson was born in Ruthven (Human settlement in Highland, Scotland, UK) on October 27th, 1736 and died in Inverness-shire (Historic county of Scotland) on February 17th, 1796 at the age of 59. Today James Macpherson would be 287 years old.

Age

how old was James Macpherson when he died?

James Macpherson died in 1796 at the age of 59.

Biographical data

Birthday	October 27th, 1736 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Ruthven Human settlement in Highland, Scotland, UK
Death Date	February 17th, 1796 (Wednesday)
Death place	Inverness-shire Historic county of Scotland
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Scorpio (The Scorpion) ♏
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon 龍

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James Macpherson

Birthday

When was James Macpherson born?

James Macpherson was born on October 27th, 1736.

Death

When did James Macpherson die?

James Macpherson died on February 17th, 1796 at the age of 59 in Inverness-shire (Historic county of Scotland). Today James Macpherson would be 287 years old.