1783–1859
Washington Irving
American writer, historian and diplomat
76years old at death
27,997days lived
63%of the people on this site died younger
Washington Irving was born on 3 April 1783 and died on 28 November 1859, aged 76 years and 239 days. That is 27,997 days in all.
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- T. S. EliotUS-British poet · 1888–196576 yrs
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- Jane GoodallEnglish primatologist and anthropologist · 1934–202591 yrs
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- CaracallaRoman emperor from 198 to 217 · AD 188–21729 yrs
- Alcide De GasperiItalian politician and founder of the Christian Democratic Party · 1881–195473 yrs
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