THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Melvil Dewey
Melvil Dewey was born on December 10, 1851 in Adams Center and died on December 26, 1931, aged 80.
Born
December 10, 1851
Melvil Dewey died aged 80.
Died: December 26, 1931
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on 2026-10-05.
- Birthplace
- Adams Center
- Professions
- librarian, editor, scientist, teacher, journalist
- Citizenship
- United States
More about Melvil Dewey
- Zodiac sign
- Sagittarius
- Birth name
- Melville Louis Kossuth Dewey
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- Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana
- Roglo
- SNAC
- Find a Grave
- BnF authorities
- Croatian Encyclopedia
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Quick answers
When was Melvil Dewey born?
Melvil Dewey was born on December 10, 1851 in Adams Center and died on December 26, 1931, aged 80.
How old was Melvil Dewey when they died?
Melvil Dewey died aged 80.