Notable People · 1800–1875
John Edward Gray — Age & Birthday
Born: 12 February 1800 · Died: 7 March 1875 · Age at death: 75
How old was John Edward Gray when he died?
John Edward Gray died aged 75. He was born on 12 February 1800 and died on 7 March 1875.
British zoologist who led the British Museum's natural history department
Did you know?He was the first person to suggest the idea of a pre-paid postage stamp for sending letters.
John Edward Gray (12 February 1800 – 7 March 1875) was a British zoologist. He was the elder brother of zoologist George Robert Gray and son of the pharmacologist and botanist Samuel Frederick Gray (1766–1828).
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- Age at death
- 75
- Years since death
- 151
- Born
- February 12, 1800 · Walsall, United Kingdom
- Died
- March 7, 1875
- Nationality
- British
- Known for
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Family
- Father
- Samuel Frederick Gray
- Spouse
- Maria Emma Gray
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