John Ball
(1861-1940)

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Amateur golfer – John Ball was born in Hoylake (Seaside town in Merseyside, England) on December 24th, 1861 and died in Holywell (Fifth largest town in Flintshire, Wales) on December 2nd, 1940 at the age of 78. Today John Ball would be 162 years old.

Age

how old was John Ball when he died?

John Ball died in 1940 at the age of 78.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 24th, 1861 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	Hoylake Seaside town in Merseyside, England
Death Date	December 2nd, 1940 (Monday)
Death place	Holywell Fifth largest town in Flintshire, Wales
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster 雞

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John Ball

Birthday

When was John Ball born?

John Ball was born on December 24th, 1861.

Death

When did John Ball die?

John Ball died on December 2nd, 1940 at the age of 78 in Holywell (Fifth largest town in Flintshire, Wales). Today John Ball would be 162 years old.