John Harrison
(1693-1776)
British clockmaker, horologist and inventor of the marine chronometer – John Harrison was born in Foulby (Village in the United Kingdom) on April 3rd, 1693 and died in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom) on March 24th, 1776 at the age of 82. Today John Harrison would be 331 years old.
Age
how old was John Harrison when he died?
82
John Harrison died in 1776 at the age of 82.
Biographical data
| Birthday | April 3rd, 1693 (Friday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Foulby Village in the United Kingdom |
| Death Date | March 24th, 1776 (Sunday) |
| Death place | London Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Aries (The Ram) ♈ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster 雞 |
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Birthday
When was John Harrison born?
John Harrison was born on April 3rd, 1693.
Death
When did John Harrison die?
John Harrison died on March 24th, 1776 at the age of 82 in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom). Today John Harrison would be 331 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was John Harrison born?
Foulby (Village in the United Kingdom).
Death place
Where did John Harrison die?
London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of John Harrison?
John Harrison was born in the zodiac sign Aries (The Ram).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does John Harrison have?
John Harrison was born in 1693 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Rooster.
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