William Collins
(1788-1847)

English landscape and genre painter (1788-1847) – William Collins was born in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom) on September 8th, 1788 and died in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom) on February 17th, 1847 at the age of 58. Today William Collins would be 235 years old.

Age

how old was William Collins when he died?

William Collins died in 1847 at the age of 58.

Biographical data

Birthday	September 8th, 1788 (Monday)
Place of Birth	London Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom
Death Date	February 17th, 1847 (Wednesday)
Death place	London Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Virgo (The Maiden) ♍
Chinese Zodiac	Monkey 猴

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William Collins

Birthday

When was William Collins born?

William Collins was born on September 8th, 1788.

Death

When did William Collins die?

William Collins died on February 17th, 1847 at the age of 58 in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom). Today William Collins would be 235 years old.