1738–1822
William Herschel
German-born British astronomer and composer
83years old at death
30,598days lived
79%of the people on this site died younger
William Herschel was born on 15 November 1738 and died on 25 August 1822, aged 83 years and 283 days. That is 30,598 days in all.
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