William Kennedy Dickson
(1860-1935)

Scottish photographer and inventor of motion picture cameras (1860-1935) – William Kennedy Dickson was born in Le Minihic-sur-Rance (Commune in Ille-et-Vilaine, France) on August 3rd, 1860 and died in Twickenham (Suburban area in west London, England) on September 28th, 1935 at the age of 75. Today William Kennedy Dickson would be 163 years old.

Age

how old was William Kennedy Dickson when he died?

William Kennedy Dickson died in 1935 at the age of 75.

Biographical data

Birthday	August 3rd, 1860 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Le Minihic-sur-Rance Commune in Ille-et-Vilaine, France
Death Date	September 28th, 1935 (Saturday)
Death place	Twickenham Suburban area in west London, England
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Leo (The Lion) ♌
Chinese Zodiac	Monkey 猴

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William Kennedy Dickson

Birthday

When was William Kennedy Dickson born?

William Kennedy Dickson was born on August 3rd, 1860.

Death

When did William Kennedy Dickson die?

William Kennedy Dickson died on September 28th, 1935 at the age of 75 in Twickenham (Suburban area in west London, England). Today William Kennedy Dickson would be 163 years old.