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John Bosco — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 15 August 1815 · Died: 31 January 1888 · Age at death: 72

How old was John Bosco when he died?

John Bosco died aged 72. He was born on 15 August 1815 and died on 31 January 1888.

Priest and educator who founded the Salesian Society

Did you know?He is the patron saint of magicians and entertainers because he used to perform juggling and acrobatics to attract audiences for his sermons.

John Melchior Bosco, SDB (Italian: Giovanni Melchiorre Bosco; Piedmontese: Gioann Melchior Bòsch; 16 August 1815 – 31 January 1888), popularly known as Don Bosco (IPA:), was an Italian Catholic priest, educator, and writer.

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Age at death: 72
Years since death: 138

Born: August 15, 1815 · Castelnuovo Don Bosco, Italy
Died: January 31, 1888
Nationality: Italian
Known for: Religion, Literature

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Father: Mario Conde
Mother: Margherita Occhiena

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