John Francis Mercer
(1759-1821)

American politician (1759-1821) – John Francis Mercer was born in Stafford County (County in Virginia, United States) on May 17th, 1759 and died in Philadelphia (Largest city in Pennsylvania, United States) on August 30th, 1821 at the age of 62. Today John Francis Mercer would be 264 years old.

Age

how old was John Francis Mercer when he died?

John Francis Mercer died in 1821 at the age of 62.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 17th, 1759 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Stafford County County in Virginia, United States
Death Date	August 30th, 1821 (Thursday)
Death place	Philadelphia Largest city in Pennsylvania, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Taurus (The Bull) ♉
Chinese Zodiac	Rabbit 兔

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John Francis Mercer

Birthday

When was John Francis Mercer born?

John Francis Mercer was born on May 17th, 1759.

Death

When did John Francis Mercer die?

John Francis Mercer died on August 30th, 1821 at the age of 62 in Philadelphia (Largest city in Pennsylvania, United States). Today John Francis Mercer would be 264 years old.