Richard Cosway
(1742-1821)

British artist (1742-1821) – Richard Cosway was born in Tiverton (Town in Devon, England) on November 5th, 1742 and died in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom) on July 4th, 1821 at the age of 78. Today Richard Cosway would be 281 years old.

Age

how old was Richard Cosway when he died?

Richard Cosway died in 1821 at the age of 78.

Biographical data

Birthday	November 5th, 1742 (Monday)
Place of Birth	Tiverton Town in Devon, England
Death Date	July 4th, 1821 (Wednesday)
Death place	London Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Scorpio (The Scorpion) ♏
Chinese Zodiac	Dog 狗

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Richard Cosway

Birthday

When was Richard Cosway born?

Richard Cosway was born on November 5th, 1742.

Death

When did Richard Cosway die?

Richard Cosway died on July 4th, 1821 at the age of 78 in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom). Today Richard Cosway would be 281 years old.