William David Ross
(1877-1971)

Scottish philosopher and translator – William David Ross was born in Thurso (Town in Caithness, Highland, Scotland, UK) on April 15th, 1877 and died in Oxford (City in Oxfordshire, England) on May 5th, 1971 at the age of 94. Today William David Ross would be 147 years old.

Age

how old was William David Ross when he died?

William David Ross died in 1971 at the age of 94.

Biographical data

Birthday	April 15th, 1877 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	Thurso Town in Caithness, Highland, Scotland, UK
Death Date	May 5th, 1971 (Wednesday)
Death place	Oxford City in Oxfordshire, England
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aries (The Ram) ♈
Chinese Zodiac	Ox 牛

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William David Ross

Birthday

When was William David Ross born?

William David Ross was born on April 15th, 1877.

Death

When did William David Ross die?

William David Ross died on May 5th, 1971 at the age of 94 in Oxford (City in Oxfordshire, England). Today William David Ross would be 147 years old.