John Alexander Mackay
(1889-1983)

Presbyterian theologian, missionary, and educator (1889-1983) – John Alexander Mackay was born in Inverness (City in the Highlands of Scotland, UK) on May 17th, 1889 and died in Hightstown (Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States) on June 9th, 1983 at the age of 94. Today John Alexander Mackay would be 134 years old.

Age

how old was John Alexander Mackay when he died?

John Alexander Mackay died in 1983 at the age of 94.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 17th, 1889 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Inverness City in the Highlands of Scotland, UK
Death Date	June 9th, 1983 (Thursday)
Death place	Hightstown Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Taurus (The Bull) ♉
Chinese Zodiac	Ox 牛

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John Alexander Mackay

Birthday

When was John Alexander Mackay born?

John Alexander Mackay was born on May 17th, 1889.

Death

When did John Alexander Mackay die?

John Alexander Mackay died on June 9th, 1983 at the age of 94 in Hightstown (Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States). Today John Alexander Mackay would be 134 years old.