Jeremiah Dixon
(1733-1779)

British astronomer – Jeremiah Dixon was born in Cockfield (Village and civil parish in Durham, United Kingdom) on July 27th, 1733 and died in County Durham (Ceremonial county in North East England, United Kingdom) on January 22nd, 1779 at the age of 45. Today Jeremiah Dixon would be 290 years old.

Age

how old was Jeremiah Dixon when he died?

Jeremiah Dixon died in 1779 at the age of 45.

Biographical data

Birthday	July 27th, 1733 (Monday)
Place of Birth	Cockfield Village and civil parish in Durham, United Kingdom
Death Date	January 22nd, 1779 (Friday)
Death place	County Durham Ceremonial county in North East England, United Kingdom
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Leo (The Lion) ♌
Chinese Zodiac	Ox 牛

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Jeremiah Dixon

Birthday

When was Jeremiah Dixon born?

Jeremiah Dixon was born on July 27th, 1733.

Death

When did Jeremiah Dixon die?

Jeremiah Dixon died on January 22nd, 1779 at the age of 45 in County Durham (Ceremonial county in North East England, United Kingdom). Today Jeremiah Dixon would be 290 years old.