Robert Peary
(1856-1920)

Explorer from the United States – Robert Peary was born in Cresson (Borough in Pennsylvania, United States) on May 6th, 1856 and died in Washington, D.C. (Capital city of the United States of America) on February 20th, 1920 at the age of 63. Today Robert Peary would be 167 years old.

Age

how old was Robert Peary when he died?

Robert Peary died in 1920 at the age of 63.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 6th, 1856 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	Cresson Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
Death Date	February 20th, 1920 (Friday)
Death place	Washington, D.C. Capital city of the United States of America
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Taurus (The Bull) ♉
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon 龍

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Robert Peary

Birthday

When was Robert Peary born?

Robert Peary was born on May 6th, 1856.

Death

When did Robert Peary die?

Robert Peary died on February 20th, 1920 at the age of 63 in Washington, D.C. (Capital city of the United States of America). Today Robert Peary would be 167 years old.