Jane Porter
(1776-1850)

Scottish historical novelist, dramatist and literary figure (1776-1850) – Jane Porter was born in Durham (City and the county town of County Durham in North East England) on January 17th, 1776 and died in Bristol (City in South West England, United Kingdom) on May 24th, 1850 at the age of 74. Today Jane Porter would be 248 years old.

Age

how old was Jane Porter when he died?

Jane Porter died in 1850 at the age of 74.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 17th, 1776 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Durham City and the county town of County Durham in North East England
Death Date	May 24th, 1850 (Friday)
Death place	Bristol City in South West England, United Kingdom
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Monkey 猴

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Jane Porter

Birthday

When was Jane Porter born?

Jane Porter was born on January 17th, 1776.

Death

When did Jane Porter die?

Jane Porter died on May 24th, 1850 at the age of 74 in Bristol (City in South West England, United Kingdom). Today Jane Porter would be 248 years old.