William Wollaston
(1659-1724)

William Wollaston 1730 Engraving of William Wollaston in 1730. Foto: George Vertue / Public Domain

English philosopher (1659-1724) – William Wollaston was born in Staffordshire (Ceremonial county in England) on March 26th, 1659 and died in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom) on October 29th, 1724 at the age of 65. Today William Wollaston would be 365 years old.

Age

how old was William Wollaston when he died?

William Wollaston died in 1724 at the age of 65.

Biographical data

Birthday	March 26th, 1659 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Staffordshire Ceremonial county in England
Death Date	October 29th, 1724 (Sunday)
Death place	London Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Aries (The Ram) ♈
Chinese Zodiac	Pig 豬

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William Wollaston

Birthday

When was William Wollaston born?

William Wollaston was born on March 26th, 1659.

Death

When did William Wollaston die?

William Wollaston died on October 29th, 1724 at the age of 65 in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom). Today William Wollaston would be 365 years old.