William C. Durant
(1861-1947)

American automotive businessman (1861–1947) – William C. Durant was born in Boston (Capital and largest city of Massachusetts, United States) on December 8th, 1861 and died in New York City (Most populous city in the United States) on March 18th, 1947 at the age of 85. Today William C. Durant would be 162 years old.

Age

how old was William C. Durant when he died?

William C. Durant died in 1947 at the age of 85.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 8th, 1861 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	Boston Capital and largest city of Massachusetts, United States
Death Date	March 18th, 1947 (Tuesday)
Death place	New York City Most populous city in the United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster 雞

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William C. Durant

Birthday

When was William C. Durant born?

William C. Durant was born on December 8th, 1861.

Death

When did William C. Durant die?

William C. Durant died on March 18th, 1947 at the age of 85 in New York City (Most populous city in the United States). Today William C. Durant would be 162 years old.