John William Dawson
(1820-1899)

Canadian geologist, principal of McGill University (1820–1899) – John William Dawson was born in Pictou (Town in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada) on October 13th, 1820 and died in Montreal (Largest city in Quebec, Canada) on November 19th, 1899 at the age of 79. Today John William Dawson would be 203 years old.

Age

how old was John William Dawson when he died?

John William Dawson died in 1899 at the age of 79.

Biographical data

Birthday	October 13th, 1820 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Pictou Town in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death Date	November 19th, 1899 (Sunday)
Death place	Montreal Largest city in Quebec, Canada
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Libra (The Scales) ♎
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon 龍

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John William Dawson

Birthday

When was John William Dawson born?

John William Dawson was born on October 13th, 1820.

Death

When did John William Dawson die?

John William Dawson died on November 19th, 1899 at the age of 79 in Montreal (Largest city in Quebec, Canada). Today John William Dawson would be 203 years old.