John Franklin
(1786-1847)

British naval officer and explorer (1786–1847) – John Franklin was born in Spilsby (Town in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England) on April 16th, 1786 and died in King William Island (Island in Nunavut, Canada) on June 11th, 1847 at the age of 61. Today John Franklin would be 238 years old.

Age

how old was John Franklin when he died?

John Franklin died in 1847 at the age of 61.

Biographical data

Birthday	April 16th, 1786 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	Spilsby Town in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England
Death Date	June 11th, 1847 (Friday)
Death place	King William Island Island in Nunavut, Canada
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aries (The Ram) ♈
Chinese Zodiac	Horse 馬

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John Franklin

Birthday

When was John Franklin born?

John Franklin was born on April 16th, 1786.

Death

When did John Franklin die?

John Franklin died on June 11th, 1847 at the age of 61 in King William Island (Island in Nunavut, Canada). Today John Franklin would be 238 years old.