William Primrose
(1904-1982)

Scottish violist (1904-1982) – William Primrose was born in Glasgow (City in Scotland, United Kingdom) on August 23rd, 1904 and died in Provo (City in and county seat of Utah County, Utah, United States) on May 1st, 1982 at the age of 77. Today William Primrose would be 119 years old.

Age

how old was William Primrose when he died?

William Primrose died in 1982 at the age of 77.

Biographical data

Birthday	August 23rd, 1904 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	Glasgow City in Scotland, United Kingdom
Death Date	May 1st, 1982 (Saturday)
Death place	Provo City in and county seat of Utah County, Utah, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Leo (The Lion) ♌
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon 龍

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William Primrose

Birthday

When was William Primrose born?

William Primrose was born on August 23rd, 1904.

Death

When did William Primrose die?

William Primrose died on May 1st, 1982 at the age of 77 in Provo (City in and county seat of Utah County, Utah, United States). Today William Primrose would be 119 years old.