William Gilbert
(1544-1603)

William Gilbert (crop) (crop of) painting of William Gilbert (1544 - 1603) Foto: Granger / Public Domain

English physician, physicist and natural philosopher (1544-1603) – William Gilbert was born in Colchester (City in Essex, United Kingdom) on May 24th, 1544 and died in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom) on November 30th, 1603 at the age of 59. Today William Gilbert would be 479 years old.

Age

how old was William Gilbert when he died?

William Gilbert died in 1603 at the age of 59.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 24th, 1544 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Colchester City in Essex, United Kingdom
Death Date	November 30th, 1603 (Sunday)
Death place	London Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Gemini (The Twins) ♊
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon 龍

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William Gilbert

Birthday

When was William Gilbert born?

William Gilbert was born on May 24th, 1544.

Death

When did William Gilbert die?

William Gilbert died on November 30th, 1603 at the age of 59 in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom). Today William Gilbert would be 479 years old.