John Bennet Lawes
(1814-1900)

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British scientist who invented synthetic fertilizer (1814-1900) – John Bennet Lawes was born in Hertfordshire (Non-metropolitan county in England) on December 28th, 1814 and died in Hertfordshire (Non-metropolitan county in England) on August 31st, 1900 at the age of 85. Today John Bennet Lawes would be 209 years old.

Age

how old was John Bennet Lawes when he died?

John Bennet Lawes died in 1900 at the age of 85.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 28th, 1814 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Hertfordshire Non-metropolitan county in England
Death Date	August 31st, 1900 (Friday)
Death place	Hertfordshire Non-metropolitan county in England
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Dog 狗

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John Bennet Lawes

Birthday

When was John Bennet Lawes born?

John Bennet Lawes was born on December 28th, 1814.

Death

When did John Bennet Lawes die?

John Bennet Lawes died on August 31st, 1900 at the age of 85 in Hertfordshire (Non-metropolitan county in England). Today John Bennet Lawes would be 209 years old.