Thomas Dick
(1774-1857)

British astronomer – Thomas Dick was born in Dundee (City in Scotland, UK) on November 24th, 1774 and died in Broughty Ferry (Suburb of Dundee, Scotland, UK) on July 29th, 1857 at the age of 82. Today Thomas Dick would be 249 years old.

Age

how old was Thomas Dick when he died?

Thomas Dick died in 1857 at the age of 82.

Biographical data

Birthday	November 24th, 1774 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Dundee City in Scotland, UK
Death Date	July 29th, 1857 (Wednesday)
Death place	Broughty Ferry Suburb of Dundee, Scotland, UK
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐
Chinese Zodiac	Horse 馬

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Thomas Dick

Birthday

When was Thomas Dick born?

Thomas Dick was born on November 24th, 1774.

Death

When did Thomas Dick die?

Thomas Dick died on July 29th, 1857 at the age of 82 in Broughty Ferry (Suburb of Dundee, Scotland, UK). Today Thomas Dick would be 249 years old.