Joseph Smith
(1805-1844)

Founder of the Latter Day Saint movement (1805–1844) – Joseph Smith was born in Sharon (Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States) on December 23rd, 1805 and died in Carthage (City in and county seat of Hancock County, Illinois, United States) on June 27th, 1844 at the age of 38. Today Joseph Smith would be 218 years old.

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Age

how old was Joseph Smith when he died?

Joseph Smith died in 1844 at the age of 38.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 23rd, 1805 (Monday)
Place of Birth	Sharon Town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States
Death Date	June 27th, 1844 (Thursday)
Death place	Carthage City in and county seat of Hancock County, Illinois, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Ox 牛

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Joseph Smith

Birthday

When was Joseph Smith born?

Joseph Smith was born on December 23rd, 1805.

Death

When did Joseph Smith die?

Joseph Smith died on June 27th, 1844 at the age of 38 in Carthage (City in and county seat of Hancock County, Illinois, United States). Today Joseph Smith would be 218 years old.