James Thomson
(1822-1892)

British engineer – James Thomson was born in Belfast (City of the United Kingdom, capital of Northern Ireland) on February 16th, 1822 and died in Glasgow (City in Scotland, United Kingdom) on May 8th, 1892 at the age of 70. Today James Thomson would be 202 years old.

Age

how old was James Thomson when he died?

James Thomson died in 1892 at the age of 70.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 16th, 1822 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Belfast City of the United Kingdom, capital of Northern Ireland
Death Date	May 8th, 1892 (Sunday)
Death place	Glasgow City in Scotland, United Kingdom
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Horse 馬

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James Thomson

Birthday

When was James Thomson born?

James Thomson was born on February 16th, 1822.

Death

When did James Thomson die?

James Thomson died on May 8th, 1892 at the age of 70 in Glasgow (City in Scotland, United Kingdom). Today James Thomson would be 202 years old.