William J. Donovan
(1883-1959)
U.S. Army soldier during WWII, lawyer, intelligence officer and diplomat, head of the OSS (1883-1959) – William J. Donovan was born in Buffalo (City and county seat of Erie County, New York, United States) on January 1st, 1883 and died in Washington, D.C. (Capital city of the United States of America) on February 8th, 1959 at the age of 76. Today William J. Donovan would be 141 years old.
Age
how old was William J. Donovan when he died?
76
William J. Donovan died in 1959 at the age of 76.
Biographical data
| Birthday | January 1st, 1883 (Monday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Buffalo City and county seat of Erie County, New York, United States |
| Death Date | February 8th, 1959 (Sunday) |
| Death place | Washington, D.C. Capital city of the United States of America |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat 羊 |
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Birthday
When was William J. Donovan born?
William J. Donovan was born on January 1st, 1883.
Death
When did William J. Donovan die?
William J. Donovan died on February 8th, 1959 at the age of 76 in Washington, D.C. (Capital city of the United States of America). Today William J. Donovan would be 141 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was William J. Donovan born?
Buffalo (City and county seat of Erie County, New York, United States).
Death place
Where did William J. Donovan die?
Washington, D.C. (Capital city of the United States of America).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of William J. Donovan?
William J. Donovan was born in the zodiac sign Capricorn (The Sea-Goat).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does William J. Donovan have?
William J. Donovan was born in 1883 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Goat.
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