William Bates
(1860-1931)

William Horatio Bates William Bates. Foto: Thefox / Public Domain

American ophthalmologist (1860-1931) – William Bates was born in Newark (City in Essex County, New Jersey, United States) on December 23rd, 1860 and died in New York City (Most populous city in the United States) on July 10th, 1931 at the age of 70. Today William Bates would be 163 years old.

Age

how old was William Bates when he died?

William Bates died in 1931 at the age of 70.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 23rd, 1860 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	Newark City in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Death Date	July 10th, 1931 (Friday)
Death place	New York City Most populous city in the United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Monkey 猴

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William Bates

Birthday

When was William Bates born?

William Bates was born on December 23rd, 1860.

Death

When did William Bates die?

William Bates died on July 10th, 1931 at the age of 70 in New York City (Most populous city in the United States). Today William Bates would be 163 years old.