Joseph Henry
(1797-1878)
American scientist and the 1st Secretary of the Smithsonian (1797-1878) – Joseph Henry was born in Albany (Capital city of the State of New York, United States, and seat of Albany County) on December 17th, 1797 and died in Washington, D.C. (Capital city of the United States of America) on May 13th, 1878 at the age of 80. Today Joseph Henry would be 226 years old.
Age
how old was Joseph Henry when he died?
80
Joseph Henry died in 1878 at the age of 80.
Biographical data
| Birthday | December 17th, 1797 (Sunday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Albany Capital city of the State of New York, United States, and seat of Albany County |
| Death Date | May 13th, 1878 (Monday) |
| Death place | Washington, D.C. Capital city of the United States of America |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake 蛇 |
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Birthday
When was Joseph Henry born?
Joseph Henry was born on December 17th, 1797.
Death
When did Joseph Henry die?
Joseph Henry died on May 13th, 1878 at the age of 80 in Washington, D.C. (Capital city of the United States of America). Today Joseph Henry would be 226 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Joseph Henry born?
Albany (Capital city of the State of New York, United States, and seat of Albany County).
Death place
Where did Joseph Henry die?
Washington, D.C. (Capital city of the United States of America).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Joseph Henry?
Joseph Henry was born in the zodiac sign Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Joseph Henry have?
Joseph Henry was born in 1797 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Snake.
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