Martin Lings
(1909-2005)
English writer and scholar (1909-2005) – Martin Lings was born in Burnage (Suburb of the city of Manchester in North West England) on January 24th, 1909 and died in Westerham (Town and civil parish in the Sevenoaks District of Kent, UK) on May 12th, 2005 at the age of 96. Today Martin Lings would be 117 years old.
Age
how old was Martin Lings when he died?
96
Martin Lings died in 2005 at the age of 96.
Biographical data
| Birthday | January 24th, 1909 (Sunday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Burnage Suburb of the city of Manchester in North West England |
| Death Date | May 12th, 2005 (Thursday) |
| Death place | Westerham Town and civil parish in the Sevenoaks District of Kent, UK |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster 雞 |
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Birthday
When was Martin Lings born?
Martin Lings was born on January 24th, 1909.
Death
When did Martin Lings die?
Martin Lings died on May 12th, 2005 at the age of 96 in Westerham (Town and civil parish in the Sevenoaks District of Kent, UK). Today Martin Lings would be 117 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Martin Lings born?
Burnage (Suburb of the city of Manchester in North West England).
Death place
Where did Martin Lings die?
Westerham (Town and civil parish in the Sevenoaks District of Kent, UK).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Martin Lings?
Martin Lings was born in the zodiac sign Aquarius (The Water-Bearer).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Martin Lings have?
Martin Lings was born in 1909 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Rooster.
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