John Anthony Sydney Ritson
(1887-1957)

English mines inspector and engineer, and rugby union footballer (1887-1957) – John Anthony Sydney Ritson was born in Chester-le-Street (Town in County Durham) on August 18th, 1887 and died in Guildford (County town of Surrey in England) on October 16th, 1957 at the age of 70. Today John Anthony Sydney Ritson would be 136 years old.

Age

how old was John Anthony Sydney Ritson when he died?

John Anthony Sydney Ritson died in 1957 at the age of 70.

Biographical data

Birthday	August 18th, 1887 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Chester-le-Street Town in County Durham
Death Date	October 16th, 1957 (Wednesday)
Death place	Guildford County town of Surrey in England
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Leo (The Lion) ♌
Chinese Zodiac	Pig 豬

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John Anthony Sydney Ritson

Birthday

When was John Anthony Sydney Ritson born?

John Anthony Sydney Ritson was born on August 18th, 1887.

Death

When did John Anthony Sydney Ritson die?

John Anthony Sydney Ritson died on October 16th, 1957 at the age of 70 in Guildford (County town of Surrey in England). Today John Anthony Sydney Ritson would be 136 years old.