Robert Stephenson
(1803-1859)

British railway engineer and locomotive designer (1803-1859) – Robert Stephenson was born in Willington Quay (Area in North Tyneside, UK) on October 16th, 1803 and died in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom) on October 12th, 1859 at the age of 55. Today Robert Stephenson would be 220 years old.

Age

how old was Robert Stephenson when he died?

Robert Stephenson died in 1859 at the age of 55.

Biographical data

Birthday	October 16th, 1803 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	Willington Quay Area in North Tyneside, UK
Death Date	October 12th, 1859 (Wednesday)
Death place	London Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Libra (The Scales) ♎
Chinese Zodiac	Pig 豬

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Robert Stephenson

Birthday

When was Robert Stephenson born?

Robert Stephenson was born on October 16th, 1803.

Death

When did Robert Stephenson die?

Robert Stephenson died on October 12th, 1859 at the age of 55 in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom). Today Robert Stephenson would be 220 years old.