William Fairbairn
(1789-1874)

Scottish civil engineer, structural engineer and shipbuilder – William Fairbairn was born in Kelso (Town in the Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK) on February 19th, 1789 and died in Moor Park (Gardens of Moor Park House, Farnham, Surrey, England, UK) on August 18th, 1874 at the age of 85. Today William Fairbairn would be 235 years old.

Age

how old was William Fairbairn when he died?

William Fairbairn died in 1874 at the age of 85.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 19th, 1789 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Kelso Town in the Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
Death Date	August 18th, 1874 (Tuesday)
Death place	Moor Park Gardens of Moor Park House, Farnham, Surrey, England, UK
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster 雞

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William Fairbairn

Birthday

When was William Fairbairn born?

William Fairbairn was born on February 19th, 1789.

Death

When did William Fairbairn die?

William Fairbairn died on August 18th, 1874 at the age of 85 in Moor Park (Gardens of Moor Park House, Farnham, Surrey, England, UK). Today William Fairbairn would be 235 years old.