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James Nasmyth
Scottish mechanical engineer and inventor (1808–1890)
James Nasmyth was born on August 19, 1808 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom and died on May 7, 1890, aged 81.
Born
August 19, 1808
James Nasmyth died aged 81.
Died: May 7, 1890
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Professions
- writer, inventor, photographer, engineer, painter, astronomer, mechanical engineer
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
More about James Nasmyth
- Zodiac sign
- Leo
Family
- Father
- Alexander Nasmyth
All birth date sources
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- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- SNAC
- Benezit Dictionary of Artists
- Integrated Authority File
- RKDartists
- Artists of the World Online
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was James Nasmyth when they died?
James Nasmyth died aged 81.
When is James Nasmyth’s birthday?
James Nasmyth’s recorded birthday is August 19.
Where was James Nasmyth born?
James Nasmyth was born in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
When did James Nasmyth die?
James Nasmyth died on May 7, 1890.