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Samuel Smiles — Age & Birthday

Born: 23 December 1812 · Died: 16 April 1904 · Age at death: 91

How old was Samuel Smiles when he died?

Samuel Smiles died aged 91. He was born on 23 December 1812 and died on 16 April 1904.

Scottish author who wrote the influential self-help book Self-Help

Did you know?He originally trained as a doctor before finding fame as a writer and campaigner for social reform.

Samuel Smiles (23 December 1812 – 16 April 1904) was a British author and government reformer. Although he campaigned on a Chartist platform, he promoted the idea that more progress would come from new attitudes than from new laws.

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Age at death: 91
Years since death: 122

Born: December 23, 1812 · Haddington, United Kingdom
Died: April 16, 1904
Nationality: British
Known for: Literature, Media, Science

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Father: Samuel Smiles
Mother: Janet Wilson
Child: William Holmes Smiles

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