James Nasmyth
(1808-1890)

Scottish mechanical engineer and inventor – James Nasmyth was born in Edinburgh (Capital city of Scotland, UK) on August 19th, 1808 and died in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom) on May 7th, 1890 at the age of 81. Today James Nasmyth would be 215 years old.

Age

how old was James Nasmyth when he died?

James Nasmyth died in 1890 at the age of 81.

Biographical data

Birthday	August 19th, 1808 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Edinburgh Capital city of Scotland, UK
Death Date	May 7th, 1890 (Wednesday)
Death place	London Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Leo (The Lion) ♌
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon 龍

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James Nasmyth

Birthday

When was James Nasmyth born?

James Nasmyth was born on August 19th, 1808.

Death

When did James Nasmyth die?

James Nasmyth died on May 7th, 1890 at the age of 81 in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom). Today James Nasmyth would be 215 years old.