William Speirs Bruce
(1867-1921)

Scottish marine biologist and polar explorer (1867–1921) – William Speirs Bruce was born in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom) on August 1st, 1867 and died in Edinburgh (Capital city of Scotland, UK) on October 28th, 1921 at the age of 54. Today William Speirs Bruce would be 156 years old.

Age

how old was William Speirs Bruce when he died?

William Speirs Bruce died in 1921 at the age of 54.

Biographical data

Birthday	August 1st, 1867 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	London Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom
Death Date	October 28th, 1921 (Friday)
Death place	Edinburgh Capital city of Scotland, UK
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Leo (The Lion) ♌
Chinese Zodiac	Rabbit 兔

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William Speirs Bruce

Birthday

When was William Speirs Bruce born?

William Speirs Bruce was born on August 1st, 1867.

Death

When did William Speirs Bruce die?

William Speirs Bruce died on October 28th, 1921 at the age of 54 in Edinburgh (Capital city of Scotland, UK). Today William Speirs Bruce would be 156 years old.