William Ramsay
(1852-1916)

Scottish chemist – William Ramsay was born in Glasgow (City in Scotland, United Kingdom) on October 2nd, 1852 and died in High Wycombe (Town in Buckinghamshire, England) on July 23rd, 1916 at the age of 63. Today William Ramsay would be 171 years old.

Age

how old was William Ramsay when he died?

William Ramsay died in 1916 at the age of 63.

Biographical data

Birthday	October 2nd, 1852 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Glasgow City in Scotland, United Kingdom
Death Date	July 23rd, 1916 (Sunday)
Death place	High Wycombe Town in Buckinghamshire, England
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Libra (The Scales) ♎
Chinese Zodiac	Rat 鼠

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William Ramsay

Birthday

When was William Ramsay born?

William Ramsay was born on October 2nd, 1852.

Death

When did William Ramsay die?

William Ramsay died on July 23rd, 1916 at the age of 63 in High Wycombe (Town in Buckinghamshire, England). Today William Ramsay would be 171 years old.