THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
John William Dawson
Canadian geologist, principal of McGill University (1820–1899)
John William Dawson was born on October 13, 1820 in Pictou and died on November 19, 1899, aged 79.
Born
October 13, 1820
John William Dawson died aged 79.
Died: November 19, 1899
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Pictou
- Professions
- zoologist, botanist, writer, geologist, librarian, paleontologist
- Citizenship
- Canada
More about John William Dawson
- Zodiac sign
- Libra
Family
- Child
- George Mercer Dawson
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Questions people ask
How old was John William Dawson when they died?
John William Dawson died aged 79.
When is John William Dawson’s birthday?
John William Dawson’s recorded birthday is October 13.
Where was John William Dawson born?
John William Dawson was born in Pictou.
When did John William Dawson die?
John William Dawson died on November 19, 1899.