John Napier
(1550-1617)
Scottish mathematician, physicist, and astronomer (1550–1617) – John Napier was born in Merchiston Tower (Castle in City of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK) on February 1st, 1550 and died in Edinburgh (Capital city of Scotland, UK) on April 4th, 1617 at the age of 67. Today John Napier would be 474 years old.
Age
how old was John Napier when he died?
67
John Napier died in 1617 at the age of 67.
Biographical data
| Birthday | February 1st, 1550 (Wednesday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Merchiston Tower Castle in City of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK |
| Death Date | April 4th, 1617 (Tuesday) |
| Death place | Edinburgh Capital city of Scotland, UK |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog 狗 |
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Birthday
When was John Napier born?
John Napier was born on February 1st, 1550.
Death
When did John Napier die?
John Napier died on April 4th, 1617 at the age of 67 in Edinburgh (Capital city of Scotland, UK). Today John Napier would be 474 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was John Napier born?
Merchiston Tower (Castle in City of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK).
Death place
Where did John Napier die?
Edinburgh (Capital city of Scotland, UK).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of John Napier?
John Napier was born in the zodiac sign Aquarius (The Water-Bearer).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does John Napier have?
John Napier was born in 1550 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Dog.
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