James Wilson
(1891-1973)

Scottish athlete who competed mainly in the 10,000 metres (1891-1973) – James Wilson was born in Windsor (Town in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead in Berkshire, England) on October 2nd, 1891 and died in London Borough of Brent (Borough in the London Region in England) on January 1st, 1973 at the age of 81. Today James Wilson would be 134 years old.

Age

how old was James Wilson when he died?

James Wilson died in 1973 at the age of 81.

Biographical data

Birthday	October 2nd, 1891 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Windsor Town in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead in Berkshire, England
Death Date	January 1st, 1973 (Monday)
Death place	London Borough of Brent Borough in the London Region in England
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Libra (The Scales) ♎
Chinese Zodiac	Rabbit 兔

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James Wilson

Birthday

When was James Wilson born?

James Wilson was born on October 2nd, 1891.

Death

When did James Wilson die?

James Wilson died on January 1st, 1973 at the age of 81 in London Borough of Brent (Borough in the London Region in England). Today James Wilson would be 134 years old.