John Swope
(1908-1979)

American photographer (1908-1979) – John Swope was born in New Brunswick (City in and county seat of Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States) on August 23rd, 1908 and died in Los Angeles (Largest city in California, United States of America) on May 11th, 1979 at the age of 70. Today John Swope would be 115 years old.

Age

how old was John Swope when he died?

John Swope died in 1979 at the age of 70.

Biographical data

Birthday	August 23rd, 1908 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	New Brunswick City in and county seat of Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
Death Date	May 11th, 1979 (Friday)
Death place	Los Angeles Largest city in California, United States of America
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Leo (The Lion) ♌
Chinese Zodiac	Monkey 猴

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John Swope

Birthday

When was John Swope born?

John Swope was born on August 23rd, 1908.

Death

When did John Swope die?

John Swope died on May 11th, 1979 at the age of 70 in Los Angeles (Largest city in California, United States of America). Today John Swope would be 115 years old.