William Preston
(1742-1818)
British writer – William Preston was born in Edinburgh (Capital city of Scotland, UK) on July 20th, 1742 and died in on April 1st, 1818 at the age of 75. Today William Preston would be 281 years old.
Age
how old was William Preston when he died?
75
William Preston died in 1818 at the age of 75.
Biographical data
| Birthday | July 20th, 1742 (Friday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Edinburgh Capital city of Scotland, UK |
| Death Date | April 1st, 1818 (Wednesday) |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Cancer (The Crab) ♋ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog 狗 |
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Birthday
When was William Preston born?
William Preston was born on July 20th, 1742.
Death
When did William Preston die?
William Preston died on April 1st, 1818 at the age of 75 in . Today William Preston would be 281 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was William Preston born?
Edinburgh (Capital city of Scotland, UK).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of William Preston?
William Preston was born in the zodiac sign Cancer (The Crab).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does William Preston have?
William Preston was born in 1742 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Dog.
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