William Townsend Aiton
(1766-1849)

British botanist and horticulturist (1766-1849) – William Townsend Aiton was born in Kew (Suburban district in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames) on February 2nd, 1766 and died in Kensington (District within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in central London) on October 9th, 1849 at the age of 83. Today William Townsend Aiton would be 258 years old.

Age

how old was William Townsend Aiton when he died?

William Townsend Aiton died in 1849 at the age of 83.

Biographical data

Birthday	February 2nd, 1766 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	Kew Suburban district in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
Death Date	October 9th, 1849 (Tuesday)
Death place	Kensington District within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in central London
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒
Chinese Zodiac	Dog 狗

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William Townsend Aiton

Birthday

When was William Townsend Aiton born?

William Townsend Aiton was born on February 2nd, 1766.

Death

When did William Townsend Aiton die?

William Townsend Aiton died on October 9th, 1849 at the age of 83 in Kensington (District within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in central London). Today William Townsend Aiton would be 258 years old.