Petrus Camper
(1722-1789)

Dutch scientist (1722-1789) – Petrus Camper was born in Leiden (City and municipality in South Holland, the Netherlands) on May 11th, 1722 and died in The Hague (City and municipality in the Netherlands, seat of the Dutch government) on April 7th, 1789 at the age of 66. Today Petrus Camper would be 302 years old.

Age

how old was Petrus Camper when he died?

Petrus Camper died in 1789 at the age of 66.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 11th, 1722 (Monday)
Place of Birth	Leiden City and municipality in South Holland, the Netherlands
Death Date	April 7th, 1789 (Tuesday)
Death place	The Hague City and municipality in the Netherlands, seat of the Dutch government
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Taurus (The Bull) ♉
Chinese Zodiac	Tiger 兎

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Petrus Camper

Birthday

When was Petrus Camper born?

Petrus Camper was born on May 11th, 1722.

Death

When did Petrus Camper die?

Petrus Camper died on April 7th, 1789 at the age of 66 in The Hague (City and municipality in the Netherlands, seat of the Dutch government). Today Petrus Camper would be 302 years old.