William Whewell
(1794-1866)

English philosopher and historian of science (1794–1866) – William Whewell was born in Lancaster (County town of Lancashire, England) on May 24th, 1794 and died in Cambridge (City in Cambridgeshire, England) on March 6th, 1866 at the age of 71. Today William Whewell would be 229 years old.

Age

how old was William Whewell when he died?

William Whewell died in 1866 at the age of 71.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 24th, 1794 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Lancaster County town of Lancashire, England
Death Date	March 6th, 1866 (Tuesday)
Death place	Cambridge City in Cambridgeshire, England
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Gemini (The Twins) ♊
Chinese Zodiac	Tiger 兎

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William Whewell

Birthday

When was William Whewell born?

William Whewell was born on May 24th, 1794.

Death

When did William Whewell die?

William Whewell died on March 6th, 1866 at the age of 71 in Cambridge (City in Cambridgeshire, England). Today William Whewell would be 229 years old.