John Gast
(1842-1896)

American artist (1842-1896) – John Gast was born in Berlin (Federated state, capital and largest city of Germany) on December 21st, 1842 and died in Brooklyn (Borough of New York City, New York, United States) on July 26th, 1896 at the age of 53. Today John Gast would be 181 years old.

Age

how old was John Gast when he died?

John Gast died in 1896 at the age of 53.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 21st, 1842 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Berlin Federated state, capital and largest city of Germany
Death Date	July 26th, 1896 (Sunday)
Death place	Brooklyn Borough of New York City, New York, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐
Chinese Zodiac	Tiger 兎

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John Gast

Birthday

When was John Gast born?

John Gast was born on December 21st, 1842.

Death

When did John Gast die?

John Gast died on July 26th, 1896 at the age of 53 in Brooklyn (Borough of New York City, New York, United States). Today John Gast would be 181 years old.