Philip Astley
(1742-1814)
English equestrian, circus owner, and inventor, regarded as being the "father of the modern circus" – Philip Astley was born in Newcastle-under-Lyme (Market town in Staffordshire, England) on January 8th, 1742 and died in Paris (Capital of France) on January 27th, 1814 at the age of 72. Today Philip Astley would be 282 years old.
Age
how old was Philip Astley when he died?
72
Philip Astley died in 1814 at the age of 72.
Biographical data
| Birthday | January 8th, 1742 (Monday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Newcastle-under-Lyme Market town in Staffordshire, England |
| Death Date | January 27th, 1814 (Thursday) |
| Death place | Paris Capital of France |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog 狗 |
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Birthday
When was Philip Astley born?
Philip Astley was born on January 8th, 1742.
Death
When did Philip Astley die?
Philip Astley died on January 27th, 1814 at the age of 72 in Paris (Capital of France). Today Philip Astley would be 282 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Philip Astley born?
Newcastle-under-Lyme (Market town in Staffordshire, England).
Death place
Where did Philip Astley die?
Paris (Capital of France).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Philip Astley?
Philip Astley was born in the zodiac sign Capricorn (The Sea-Goat).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Philip Astley have?
Philip Astley was born in 1742 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Dog.
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