Pierre Méchain
(1744-1804)

French mathematician and astronomer (1744-1804) – Pierre Méchain was born in Laon (Commune in Aisne, France) on August 16th, 1744 and died in Castelló de la Plana (City in the Valencian Community, Spain) on September 20th, 1804 at the age of 60. Today Pierre Méchain would be 279 years old.

Age

how old was Pierre Méchain when he died?

Pierre Méchain died in 1804 at the age of 60.

Biographical data

Birthday	August 16th, 1744 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	Laon Commune in Aisne, France
Death Date	September 20th, 1804 (Thursday)
Death place	Castelló de la Plana City in the Valencian Community, Spain
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Leo (The Lion) ♌
Chinese Zodiac	Rat 鼠

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Pierre Méchain

Birthday

When was Pierre Méchain born?

Pierre Méchain was born on August 16th, 1744.

Death

When did Pierre Méchain die?

Pierre Méchain died on September 20th, 1804 at the age of 60 in Castelló de la Plana (City in the Valencian Community, Spain). Today Pierre Méchain would be 279 years old.