William Smellie
(1740-1795)

Scottish master printer, naturalist, antiquary, editor and encyclopedist (1740-1795) – William Smellie was born in Edinburgh (Capital city of Scotland, UK) on January 1st, 1740 and died in Edinburgh (Capital city of Scotland, UK) on June 24th, 1795 at the age of 55. Today William Smellie would be 284 years old.

Age

how old was William Smellie when he died?

William Smellie died in 1795 at the age of 55.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 1st, 1740 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Edinburgh Capital city of Scotland, UK
Death Date	June 24th, 1795 (Wednesday)
Death place	Edinburgh Capital city of Scotland, UK
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Monkey 猴

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William Smellie

Birthday

When was William Smellie born?

William Smellie was born on January 1st, 1740.

Death

When did William Smellie die?

William Smellie died on June 24th, 1795 at the age of 55 in Edinburgh (Capital city of Scotland, UK). Today William Smellie would be 284 years old.