THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
John Ericsson
Swedish-US engineer (1803-1889)
John Ericsson was born on July 31, 1803 in Färnebo församling and died on March 8, 1889, aged 85.
Born
July 31, 1803
John Ericsson died aged 85.
Died: March 8, 1889
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Färnebo församling
- Professions
- engineer, military personnel, inventor, mechanical engineer, railway engineer
- Citizenship
- Sweden
More about John Ericsson
- Zodiac sign
- Leo
- Height
- 179.07 cm
Family
- Sibling
- Nils Ericson
All birth date sources
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- Find a Grave
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- GeneaStar
- People active in the building of ships and boats
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- Proleksis Encyclopedia
- Dictionary of Swedish National Biography
- SNAC
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was John Ericsson when they died?
John Ericsson died aged 85.
When is John Ericsson’s birthday?
John Ericsson’s recorded birthday is July 31.
Where was John Ericsson born?
John Ericsson was born in Färnebo församling.
How tall is John Ericsson?
John Ericsson’s recorded height is 179.07 cm.
When did John Ericsson die?
John Ericsson died on March 8, 1889.