William Roy
(1726-1790)

Scottish military engineer, surveyor and antiquarian (1726–1790) – William Roy was born in Carluke (Town in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK) on May 4th, 1726 and died in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom) on July 1st, 1790 at the age of 64. Today William Roy would be 297 years old.

Age

how old was William Roy when he died?

William Roy died in 1790 at the age of 64.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 4th, 1726 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Carluke Town in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK
Death Date	July 1st, 1790 (Thursday)
Death place	London Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Taurus (The Bull) ♉
Chinese Zodiac	Horse 馬

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William Roy

Birthday

When was William Roy born?

William Roy was born on May 4th, 1726.

Death

When did William Roy die?

William Roy died on July 1st, 1790 at the age of 64 in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom). Today William Roy would be 297 years old.