William de Wiveleslie Abney
(1843-1920)
British astronomer, chemist and photographer – William de Wiveleslie Abney was born in Derby (City in Derbyshire, in the East Midlands region of England) on July 24th, 1843 and died in Folkestone (Town and civil parish in Kent, England) on December 3rd, 1920 at the age of 77. Today William de Wiveleslie Abney would be 180 years old.
Age
how old was William de Wiveleslie Abney when he died?
77
William de Wiveleslie Abney died in 1920 at the age of 77.
Biographical data
| Birthday | July 24th, 1843 (Monday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Derby City in Derbyshire, in the East Midlands region of England |
| Death Date | December 3rd, 1920 (Friday) |
| Death place | Folkestone Town and civil parish in Kent, England |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Leo (The Lion) ♌ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit 兔 |
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Birthday
When was William de Wiveleslie Abney born?
William de Wiveleslie Abney was born on July 24th, 1843.
Death
When did William de Wiveleslie Abney die?
William de Wiveleslie Abney died on December 3rd, 1920 at the age of 77 in Folkestone (Town and civil parish in Kent, England). Today William de Wiveleslie Abney would be 180 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was William de Wiveleslie Abney born?
Derby (City in Derbyshire, in the East Midlands region of England).
Death place
Where did William de Wiveleslie Abney die?
Folkestone (Town and civil parish in Kent, England).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of William de Wiveleslie Abney?
William de Wiveleslie Abney was born in the zodiac sign Leo (The Lion).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does William de Wiveleslie Abney have?
William de Wiveleslie Abney was born in 1843 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Rabbit.
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