William Aitken
(1894-1973)

Scottish footballer and football manager – William Aitken was born in Peterhead (Town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK) on February 2nd, 1894 and died in Gateshead (Town in Tyne and Wear, England) on August 9th, 1973 at the age of 79. Today William Aitken would be 130 years old.

Age

how old was William Aitken when he died?

William Aitken died in 1973 at the age of 79.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 2nd, 1894 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Peterhead Town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
Death Date	August 9th, 1973 (Thursday)
Death place	Gateshead Town in Tyne and Wear, England
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Horse 馬

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William Aitken

Birthday

When was William Aitken born?

William Aitken was born on February 2nd, 1894.

Death

When did William Aitken die?

William Aitken died on August 9th, 1973 at the age of 79 in Gateshead (Town in Tyne and Wear, England). Today William Aitken would be 130 years old.