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James Bruce Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at January 12, 2025 by BirthdayDBs Team

James Bruce Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

James Bruce Facts

Full NameJames Bruce
BirthdateDecember 14, 1730
Birth PlaceScotland
Age (in 2025)294 Years Old
ZodiacSagittarius
OccupationNovelist

James Bruce Age & Birthday

James Bruce is best known as Novelist who has born on December 14, 1730 in Scotland. Currently, James Bruce is 294 years, 0 months and 29 days old. James Bruce will celebrate 295th birthday on Sunday, 14th of December 2025. Below the countdown to James Bruce upcoming birthday.

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James Bruce Biography

About

A Scottish travel writer, he spent time in Ethiopia and North Africa. His most famous work is Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile (1790).

Before Fame

He attended Edinburgh University, intending to become a lawyer. Eventually, however, he became a wine merchant. In 1754, he began his legendary travels.

Trivia

He spent more than twelve years in Africa.

Family Life

He was raised in Kinnaird, Stirlingshire, Scotland. Less than a year after his 1754 marriage, his wife died.

Associated With

He was a leading 18th-century Scottish explorer, much like Thomas Mitchell , who explored Southeast Australia.

Top Asked Questions about James Bruce

How old is James Bruce in 2025?

James Bruce is 294 years old today.

When was James Bruce born?

James Bruce was born on December 14, 1730 in Scotland.

What is James Bruce zodiac sign?

James Bruce zodiac sign is Sagittarius.

What was James Bruce best known for?

James Bruce was best known as Novelist.

Fun Facts about James Bruce's Birthday

Here's quick list of some fun facts about James Bruce's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.

  • James Bruce was born on Thursday, 348th day / 50th week of 1730
  • James Bruce has Sagittarius zodiac sign and Fire element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of James Bruce birthday is XIV.XII.MDCCXXX
  • James Bruce's birthstone is Turquoise
  • James Bruce's birth flower is Narcissus that symbolize sweetness, self-esteem & vanity
  • James Bruce age in year is 294 years old
  • James Bruce age in month is 3528 months old
  • James Bruce age in day is 107411 days old
  • James Bruce age in hour is 2577864 hours old
  • James Bruce age in minute is 154671840 minutes old
  • James Bruce age in second is 9280310400 seconds old
  • Next James Bruce birthday is on Monday, December 14th 2026
  • James Bruce age in next birthday (2026) is 295 years old

Historical Events on James Bruce Birthday (December 14)

Below are historical events that coincided with James Bruce's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.

YearEvent
1972Apollo program: Eugene Cernan is the most recent person to walk on the moon, after he and Harrison Schmitt complete the third and final extravehicular activity (EVA) of the Apollo 17 mission.
1981Arab-Israeli conflict: Israel's Knesset ratifies the Golan Heights Law, extending Israeli law to the Golan Heights.
1985Wilma Mankiller takes office as the first woman elected to serve as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation.
1986Qasba Aligarh massacre: Over 400 Muhajirs killed in revenge killings in Qasba colony after a raid on Pashtun heroin processing and distribution center in Sohrab Goth by the security forces.
1992War in Abkhazia: Siege of Tkvarcheli: A helicopter carrying evacuees from Tkvarcheli is shot down, resulting in at least 52 deaths, including 25 children. The incident catalyses more concerted Russian military intervention on behalf of Abkhazia.
1994Construction begins on the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze river.
1995Yugoslav Wars: The Dayton Agreement is signed in Paris by the leaders of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
1998Yugoslav Wars: The Yugoslav Army ambushes a group of Kosovo Liberation Army fighters attempting to smuggle weapons from Albania into Kosovo, killing 36.
1999Torrential rains cause flash floods in Vargas, Venezuela, resulting in tens of thousands of deaths, the destruction of thousands of homes, and the complete collapse of the state's infrastructure.
2003Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf narrowly escapes an assassination attempt.
2004The Millau Viaduct, the tallest bridge in the world, is formally inaugurated near Millau, France.
2012Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting: Twenty-eight people, including the gunman, are killed in Sandy Hook, Connecticut.
2013A reported coup attempt in South Sudan leads to continued fighting and hundreds of casualties.
2017The Walt Disney Company announces that it would acquire 21st Century Fox, including the 20th Century Fox movie studio, for $52.4 billion.
2020A total solar eclipse is visible from parts of the South Pacific Ocean, southern South America, and the South Atlantic Ocean.
1988The birth of Nicolas Batum, French basketball player
1988The birth of Nate Ebner, American football player
1988The birth of Vanessa Hudgens, American actress and singer
1988The birth of Hayato Sakamoto, Japanese baseball player
1989The birth of Sam Burgess, English rugby league player
1989The birth of Pedro Roberto Silva Botelho, Brazilian footballer
1989The birth of Onew, South Korean singer-songwriter and dancer
1991The birth of Ben Henry, New Zealand rugby league player
1991The birth of Offset, American rapper
1992The birth of Tori Kelly, American singer-songwriter
1992The birth of Ryo Miyaichi, Japanese footballer
1993The birth of Antonio Giovinazzi, Italian race car driver
1995The birth of Calvyn Justus, South African swimmer
1996The birth of Li Zijun, Chinese figure skater
1997The birth of DK Metcalf, American football player
2013The death of George Rodrigue, American painter (b. 1944)
2014The death of Theo Colborn, American zoologist and academic (b. 1927)
2014The death of Irene Dalis, American soprano and pianist (b. 1925)
2014The death of Louis Alphonse Koyagialo, Congolese politician, Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (b. 1947)
2014The death of Bess Myerson, American model, activist, game show panelist and television personality; Miss America 1945 (b. 1924)
2014The death of Fred Thurston, American football player (b. 1933)
2015The death of Terry Backer, American soldier and politician (b. 1954)
2015The death of Glen Sonmor, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (b. 1929)
2015The death of Vadym Tyshchenko, Ukrainian footballer and manager (b. 1963)
2015The death of Lillian Vernon, German-American businesswoman and philanthropist, founded the Lillian Vernon Company (b. 1927)
2016The death of Paulo Evaristo Arns, Brazilian cardinal (b. 1921)
2016The death of Bernard Fox, Welsh actor (b. 1927)
2017The death of Yu Kwang-chung, Chinese writer (b. 1928)
2019The death of Chuy Bravo, Mexican-American comedian and actor (b. 1956)
2020The death of Gérard Houllier, French Football manager (b. 1947)

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