William John Swainson
(1789-1855)

English naturalist and artist – William John Swainson was born in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom) on October 8th, 1789 and died in Hutt Valley (Valley in New Zealand) on December 6th, 1855 at the age of 66. Today William John Swainson would be 234 years old.

Age

how old was William John Swainson when he died?

William John Swainson died in 1855 at the age of 66.

Biographical data

Birthday	October 8th, 1789 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	London Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom
Death Date	December 6th, 1855 (Thursday)
Death place	Hutt Valley Valley in New Zealand
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Libra (The Scales) ♎
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster 雞

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William John Swainson

Birthday

When was William John Swainson born?

William John Swainson was born on October 8th, 1789.

Death

When did William John Swainson die?

William John Swainson died on December 6th, 1855 at the age of 66 in Hutt Valley (Valley in New Zealand). Today William John Swainson would be 234 years old.