William Robertson
(1721-1793)

British historian, minister of religion, and principal of the University of Edinburgh (1721-1793) – William Robertson was born in Borthwick (Village in Midlothian, Scotland, UK) on September 19th, 1721 and died in Edinburgh (Capital city of Scotland, UK) on June 11th, 1793 at the age of 71. Today William Robertson would be 302 years old.

Age

how old was William Robertson when he died?

William Robertson died in 1793 at the age of 71.

Biographical data

Birthday	September 19th, 1721 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Borthwick Village in Midlothian, Scotland, UK
Death Date	June 11th, 1793 (Tuesday)
Death place	Edinburgh Capital city of Scotland, UK
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Virgo (The Maiden) ♍
Chinese Zodiac	Ox 牛

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William Robertson

Birthday

When was William Robertson born?

William Robertson was born on September 19th, 1721.

Death

When did William Robertson die?

William Robertson died on June 11th, 1793 at the age of 71 in Edinburgh (Capital city of Scotland, UK). Today William Robertson would be 302 years old.