William Benham
(1860-1950)

New Zealand zoologist (1860–1950) – William Benham was born in Isleworth (Town in west London) on March 29th, 1860 and died in Dunedin (City in New Zealand's South Island) on August 21st, 1950 at the age of 90. Today William Benham would be 164 years old.

Age

how old was William Benham when he died?

William Benham died in 1950 at the age of 90.

Biographical data

Birthday	March 29th, 1860 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Isleworth Town in west London
Death Date	August 21st, 1950 (Monday)
Death place	Dunedin City in New Zealand's South Island
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aries (The Ram) ♈
Chinese Zodiac	Monkey 猴

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William Benham

Birthday

When was William Benham born?

William Benham was born on March 29th, 1860.

Death

When did William Benham die?

William Benham died on August 21st, 1950 at the age of 90 in Dunedin (City in New Zealand's South Island). Today William Benham would be 164 years old.