Phillis Whetley
(1753-1784)

American poet – Phillis Whetley was born in Senegal (Country on the coast of West Africa) on May 8th, 1753 and died in Boston (Capital and largest city of Massachusetts, United States) on December 5th, 1784 at the age of 31. Today Phillis Whetley would be 271 years old.

Age

how old was Phillis Whetley when he died?

Phillis Whetley died in 1784 at the age of 31.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 8th, 1753 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	Senegal Country on the coast of West Africa
Death Date	December 5th, 1784 (Sunday)
Death place	Boston Capital and largest city of Massachusetts, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Taurus (The Bull) ♉
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster 雞

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Phillis Whetley

Birthday

When was Phillis Whetley born?

Phillis Whetley was born on May 8th, 1753.

Death

When did Phillis Whetley die?

Phillis Whetley died on December 5th, 1784 at the age of 31 in Boston (Capital and largest city of Massachusetts, United States). Today Phillis Whetley would be 271 years old.