Thomas De Quincey
(1785-1859)

British author (1785-1859) – Thomas De Quincey was born in Manchester (Major city in Greater Manchester, England, UK) on August 15th, 1785 and died in Edinburgh (Capital city of Scotland, UK) on December 8th, 1859 at the age of 74. Today Thomas De Quincey would be 238 years old.

Age

how old was Thomas De Quincey when he died?

Thomas De Quincey died in 1859 at the age of 74.

Biographical data

Birthday	August 15th, 1785 (Monday)
Place of Birth	Manchester Major city in Greater Manchester, England, UK
Death Date	December 8th, 1859 (Thursday)
Death place	Edinburgh Capital city of Scotland, UK
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Leo (The Lion) ♌
Chinese Zodiac	Snake 蛇

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Thomas De Quincey

Birthday

When was Thomas De Quincey born?

Thomas De Quincey was born on August 15th, 1785.

Death

When did Thomas De Quincey die?

Thomas De Quincey died on December 8th, 1859 at the age of 74 in Edinburgh (Capital city of Scotland, UK). Today Thomas De Quincey would be 238 years old.