Robert Brown
(1773-1858)

Scottish botanist (1773-1858), discoverer of the cell nucleus and of Brownian Motion – Robert Brown was born in Montrose (Coastal resort town and former royal burgh in Angus, Scotland) on December 21st, 1773 and died in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom) on June 10th, 1858 at the age of 84. Today Robert Brown would be 250 years old.

Age

how old was Robert Brown when he died?

Robert Brown died in 1858 at the age of 84.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 21st, 1773 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	Montrose Coastal resort town and former royal burgh in Angus, Scotland
Death Date	June 10th, 1858 (Thursday)
Death place	London Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐
Chinese Zodiac	Snake 蛇

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Robert Brown

Birthday

When was Robert Brown born?

Robert Brown was born on December 21st, 1773.

Death

When did Robert Brown die?

Robert Brown died on June 10th, 1858 at the age of 84 in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom). Today Robert Brown would be 250 years old.