Robert Wight
(1796-1872)

Scottish surgeon, botanist and botanical collector (1796-1872) – Robert Wight was born in East Lothian (Council area of Scotland; lieutenancy area) on July 6th, 1796 and died in Reading (Historic market town in Berkshire, England) on May 26th, 1872 at the age of 75. Today Robert Wight would be 227 years old.

Age

how old was Robert Wight when he died?

Robert Wight died in 1872 at the age of 75.

Biographical data

Birthday	July 6th, 1796 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	East Lothian Council area of Scotland; lieutenancy area
Death Date	May 26th, 1872 (Sunday)
Death place	Reading Historic market town in Berkshire, England
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Cancer (The Crab) ♋
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon 龍

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Robert Wight

Birthday

When was Robert Wight born?

Robert Wight was born on July 6th, 1796.

Death

When did Robert Wight die?

Robert Wight died on May 26th, 1872 at the age of 75 in Reading (Historic market town in Berkshire, England). Today Robert Wight would be 227 years old.