William Alexander Smith
(1854-1914)

Founder of the Boys Brigade – William Alexander Smith was born in Thurso (Town in Caithness, Highland, Scotland, UK) on October 27th, 1854 and died in Glasgow (City in Scotland, United Kingdom) on May 10th, 1914 at the age of 59. Today William Alexander Smith would be 169 years old.

Age

how old was William Alexander Smith when he died?

William Alexander Smith died in 1914 at the age of 59.

Biographical data

Birthday	October 27th, 1854 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Thurso Town in Caithness, Highland, Scotland, UK
Death Date	May 10th, 1914 (Sunday)
Death place	Glasgow City in Scotland, United Kingdom
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Scorpio (The Scorpion) ♏
Chinese Zodiac	Tiger 兎

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William Alexander Smith

Birthday

When was William Alexander Smith born?

William Alexander Smith was born on October 27th, 1854.

Death

When did William Alexander Smith die?

William Alexander Smith died on May 10th, 1914 at the age of 59 in Glasgow (City in Scotland, United Kingdom). Today William Alexander Smith would be 169 years old.