THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
John Franklin
British naval officer and explorer (1786–1847)
John Franklin was born on April 16, 1786 in Spilsby, United Kingdom and died on June 11, 1847, aged 61.
Born
April 16, 1786
John Franklin died aged 61.
Died: June 11, 1847
Source:
- Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers
- Proleksis Encyclopedia
- Dictionary of Canadian Biography
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Spilsby, United Kingdom
- Professions
- scientist, naval officer, explorer, botanist, Konteradmiral, polar explorer, lieutenant governor
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
More about John Franklin
- Zodiac sign
- Aries
Family
- Spouse
- Jane Franklin
All birth date sources
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- Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers
- Proleksis Encyclopedia
- Dictionary of Canadian Biography
- SNAC
- Kindred Britain
- Integrated Authority File
- Croatian Encyclopedia
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- BnF authorities
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was John Franklin when they died?
John Franklin died aged 61.
When is John Franklin’s birthday?
John Franklin’s recorded birthday is April 16.
Where was John Franklin born?
John Franklin was born in Spilsby, United Kingdom.
When did John Franklin die?
John Franklin died on June 11, 1847.