John Canton
(1718-1772)

British physicist – John Canton was born in Stroud (Market town in the county of Gloucestershire, England) on July 31st, 1718 and died in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom) on March 22nd, 1772 at the age of 53. Today John Canton would be 305 years old.

Age

how old was John Canton when he died?

John Canton died in 1772 at the age of 53.

Biographical data

Birthday	July 31st, 1718 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	Stroud Market town in the county of Gloucestershire, England
Death Date	March 22nd, 1772 (Sunday)
Death place	London Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Leo (The Lion) ♌
Chinese Zodiac	Dog 狗

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John Canton

Birthday

When was John Canton born?

John Canton was born on July 31st, 1718.

Death

When did John Canton die?

John Canton died on March 22nd, 1772 at the age of 53 in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom). Today John Canton would be 305 years old.