1533–1584
William the Silent
Dutch statesman and revolt leader
51years old at death
18,695days lived
18%of the people on this site died younger
William the Silent was born on 4 May 1533 and died on 10 July 1584, aged 51 years and 67 days. That is 18,695 days in all.
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- Johann Gottlieb FichteGerman philosopher · 1762–181451 yrs
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- Audrey HepburnBritish actress · 1929–199363 yrs
- Hosni MubarakPresident of Egypt from 1981 to 2011 · 1928–202091 yrs
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- Alexander KerenskyRussian politician, prime minister in 1917 · 1881–197089 yrs
- John II of FranceMonarch of the House of Valois who ruled as King of France from 1350 until his death · 1319–136444 yrs
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