William Ferrel
(1817-1891)

American metereologist – William Ferrel was born in Fulton County (County in Pennsylvania, United States) on January 29th, 1817 and died in Wyandotte County (County in Kansas, United States) on September 18th, 1891 at the age of 74. Today William Ferrel would be 209 years old.

Age

how old was William Ferrel when he died?

William Ferrel died in 1891 at the age of 74.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 29th, 1817 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Fulton County County in Pennsylvania, United States
Death Date	September 18th, 1891 (Friday)
Death place	Wyandotte County County in Kansas, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Ox 牛

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William Ferrel

Birthday

When was William Ferrel born?

William Ferrel was born on January 29th, 1817.

Death

When did William Ferrel die?

William Ferrel died on September 18th, 1891 at the age of 74 in Wyandotte County (County in Kansas, United States). Today William Ferrel would be 209 years old.