THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
John Bowring
4th Governor of Hong Kong; hymnwriter; translator (1792-1872)
John Bowring was born on October 17, 1792 in Exeter, United Kingdom and died on November 23, 1872, aged 80.
Born
October 17, 1792
John Bowring died aged 80.
Died: November 23, 1872
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Exeter, United Kingdom
- Professions
- linguist, economist, traveler, politician, philosopher, journalist, writer, translator, poet, hymnwriter, editor, diplomat
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Great Britain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
More about John Bowring
- Zodiac sign
- Libra
- Birth name
- John Bowring
All birth date sources
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- SNAC
- Lutheran service book: companion to the hymns
- International Music Score Library Project
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Find a Grave
- Integrated Authority File
- BnF authorities
- KNAW Past Members
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was John Bowring when they died?
John Bowring died aged 80.
When is John Bowring’s birthday?
John Bowring’s recorded birthday is October 17.
Where was John Bowring born?
John Bowring was born in Exeter, United Kingdom.
What was John Bowring’s name at birth?
John Bowring’s recorded birth name is John Bowring.
When did John Bowring die?
John Bowring died on November 23, 1872.