William Preston Lane
(1892-1967)

American politician (1892-1967) – William Preston Lane was born in Hagerstown (City in Maryland, United States) on May 12th, 1892 and died in Hagerstown (City in Maryland, United States) on February 7th, 1967 at the age of 74. Today William Preston Lane would be 131 years old.

Age

how old was William Preston Lane when he died?

William Preston Lane died in 1967 at the age of 74.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 12th, 1892 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Hagerstown City in Maryland, United States
Death Date	February 7th, 1967 (Tuesday)
Death place	Hagerstown City in Maryland, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Taurus (The Bull) ♉
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon 龍

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William Preston Lane

Birthday

When was William Preston Lane born?

William Preston Lane was born on May 12th, 1892.

Death

When did William Preston Lane die?

William Preston Lane died on February 7th, 1967 at the age of 74 in Hagerstown (City in Maryland, United States). Today William Preston Lane would be 131 years old.