William Smith
(1769-1839)

Geologist credited with the first nationwide map (1769-1839) – William Smith was born in Churchill (Village and civil parish in West Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England) on March 23rd, 1769 and died in Northampton (Town and civil parish in Northamptonshire, England, UK) on August 28th, 1839 at the age of 70. Today William Smith would be 255 years old.

Age

how old was William Smith when he died?

William Smith died in 1839 at the age of 70.

Biographical data

Birthday	March 23rd, 1769 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Churchill Village and civil parish in West Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, England
Death Date	August 28th, 1839 (Wednesday)
Death place	Northampton Town and civil parish in Northamptonshire, England, UK
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aries (The Ram) ♈
Chinese Zodiac	Ox 牛

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William Smith

Birthday

When was William Smith born?

William Smith was born on March 23rd, 1769.

Death

When did William Smith die?

William Smith died on August 28th, 1839 at the age of 70 in Northampton (Town and civil parish in Northamptonshire, England, UK). Today William Smith would be 255 years old.