Robert Watson-Watt
(1892-1973)

Physicist (1892-1973) – Robert Watson-Watt was born in Brechin (City and former royal burgh in Angus, Scotland, UK) on April 13th, 1892 and died in Inverness (City in the Highlands of Scotland, UK) on December 5th, 1973 at the age of 81. Today Robert Watson-Watt would be 132 years old.

Age

how old was Robert Watson-Watt when he died?

Robert Watson-Watt died in 1973 at the age of 81.

Biographical data

Birthday	April 13th, 1892 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Brechin City and former royal burgh in Angus, Scotland, UK
Death Date	December 5th, 1973 (Wednesday)
Death place	Inverness City in the Highlands of Scotland, UK
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aries (The Ram) ♈
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon 龍

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Robert Watson-Watt

Birthday

When was Robert Watson-Watt born?

Robert Watson-Watt was born on April 13th, 1892.

Death

When did Robert Watson-Watt die?

Robert Watson-Watt died on December 5th, 1973 at the age of 81 in Inverness (City in the Highlands of Scotland, UK). Today Robert Watson-Watt would be 132 years old.