William Ewart Napier
(1881-1952)

American chess player – William Ewart Napier was born in East Dulwich (Town in London Borough of Southwark, United Kingdom) on January 27th, 1881 and died in Washington, D.C. (Capital city of the United States of America) on September 6th, 1952 at the age of 71. Today William Ewart Napier would be 143 years old.

Age

how old was William Ewart Napier when he died?

William Ewart Napier died in 1952 at the age of 71.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 27th, 1881 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	East Dulwich Town in London Borough of Southwark, United Kingdom
Death Date	September 6th, 1952 (Saturday)
Death place	Washington, D.C. Capital city of the United States of America
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Snake 蛇

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William Ewart Napier

Birthday

When was William Ewart Napier born?

William Ewart Napier was born on January 27th, 1881.

Death

When did William Ewart Napier die?

William Ewart Napier died on September 6th, 1952 at the age of 71 in Washington, D.C. (Capital city of the United States of America). Today William Ewart Napier would be 143 years old.