Robert Blackburn
(1885-1955)

British aviation pioneer – Robert Blackburn was born in Leeds (City in West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom) on March 26th, 1885 and died in Devon (Ceremonial county of England) on September 10th, 1955 at the age of 70. Today Robert Blackburn would be 141 years old.

Age

how old was Robert Blackburn when he died?

Robert Blackburn died in 1955 at the age of 70.

Biographical data

Birthday	March 26th, 1885 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Leeds City in West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Death Date	September 10th, 1955 (Saturday)
Death place	Devon Ceremonial county of England
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aries (The Ram) ♈
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster 雞

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Robert Blackburn

Birthday

When was Robert Blackburn born?

Robert Blackburn was born on March 26th, 1885.

Death

When did Robert Blackburn die?

Robert Blackburn died on September 10th, 1955 at the age of 70 in Devon (Ceremonial county of England). Today Robert Blackburn would be 141 years old.