Les Leston
(1920-2012)

English racing driver and businessman – Les Leston was born in Bulwell (Town in Nottinghamshire, England, UK) on December 16th, 1920 and died in Bexhill-on-Sea (Seaside town situated in the county of East Sussex in South East England) on May 13th, 2012 at the age of 91. Today Les Leston would be 103 years old.

Age

how old was Les Leston when he died?

Les Leston died in 2012 at the age of 91.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 16th, 1920 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Bulwell Town in Nottinghamshire, England, UK
Death Date	May 13th, 2012 (Sunday)
Death place	Bexhill-on-Sea Seaside town situated in the county of East Sussex in South East England
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐
Chinese Zodiac	Monkey 猴

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Les Leston

Birthday

When was Les Leston born?

Les Leston was born on December 16th, 1920.

Death

When did Les Leston die?

Les Leston died on May 13th, 2012 at the age of 91 in Bexhill-on-Sea (Seaside town situated in the county of East Sussex in South East England). Today Les Leston would be 103 years old.