Thomas Telford Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at December 14, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

Thomas Telford Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac & Family

Thomas Telford Facts

Full Name	Thomas Telford
Birthdate	August 09, 1757
Birth Place	Scotland
Age (in 2024)	267 Years Old
Zodiac	Leo
Occupation	Engineer

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Thomas Telford Age & Birthday

Thomas Telford is best known as Engineer who has born on August 09, 1757 in Scotland. Currently, Thomas Telford is 267 years, 4 months and 5 days old. Thomas Telford will celebrate 268th birthday on Saturday, 9th of August 2025. Below the countdown to Thomas Telford upcoming birthday.

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Thomas Telford Biography

About

Scottish civil engineer and architect known for his construction of canals, bridges, and roads in the U.K. He was the first President of the Institution of Civil Engineers.

Before Fame

He was apprenticed to a stonemason at the age of fourteen and worked in Edinburgh until he moved to London.

Trivia

He became a foreign member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in 1821.

Family Life

His father, John Telford, was a shepherd who died shortly after he was born. He was raised by his mother, Janet.

Associated With

Rudolf Virchow was also a foreign member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.

Top Asked Questions about Thomas Telford

How old is Thomas Telford in 2024?

Thomas Telford is 267 years old today.

When was Thomas Telford born?

Thomas Telford was born on August 09, 1757 in Scotland.

What is Thomas Telford zodiac sign?

Thomas Telford zodiac sign is Leo.

What was Thomas Telford best known for?

Thomas Telford was best known as Engineer.

Fun Facts about Thomas Telford's Birthday

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

Thomas Telford was born on Tuesday, 221^st day / 32^nd week of 1757
Thomas Telford has Leo zodiac sign and Fire element based on western astrology
Roman numeral of Thomas Telford birthday is IX.VIII.MDCCLVII
Thomas Telford's birthstone is Peridot
Thomas Telford's birth flower is Gladiolus that symbolize moral integrity, remembrance, infatuation & honor
Thomas Telford age in year is 267 years old
Thomas Telford age in month is 3208 months old
Thomas Telford age in day is 97647 days old
Thomas Telford age in hour is 2343528 hours old
Thomas Telford age in minute is 140611680 minutes old
Thomas Telford age in second is 8436700800 seconds old
Next Thomas Telford birthday is on Saturday, August 9th 2025
Thomas Telford age in next birthday (2025) is 268 years old

Historical Events on Thomas Telford Birthday (August 09)

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

Year	Event
1965	Singapore is expelled from Malaysia and becomes the only country to date to gain independence unwillingly.
1969	Tate-LaBianca murders: Followers of Charles Manson murder pregnant actress Sharon Tate (wife of Roman Polanski), coffee heiress Abigail Folger, Polish actor Wojciech Frykowski, men's hairstylist Jay Sebring and recent high-school graduate Steven Parent.
1970	LANSA Flight 502 crashes after takeoff from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport in Cusco, Peru, killing 99 of the 100 people on board, as well as two people on the ground.
1971	The Troubles: In Northern Ireland, the British authorities launch Operation Demetrius. The operation involves the mass arrest and internment without trial of individuals suspected of being affiliated with the Irish Republican Army (PIRA). Mass riots follow, and thousands of people flee or are forced out of their homes.
1973	Mars 7 is launched from the USSR.
1974	As a direct result of the Watergate scandal, Richard Nixon becomes the first President of the United States to resign from office. Vice President Gerald Ford becomes president.
1991	The Italian prosecuting magistrate Antonino Scopelliti is murdered by the 'Ndrangheta on behalf of the Sicilian Mafia while preparing the government's case in the final appeal of the Maxi Trial.
1993	The Liberal Democratic Party of Japan loses a 38-year hold on national leadership.
1999	Russian President Boris Yeltsin fires his Prime Minister, Sergei Stepashin, and for the fourth time fires his entire cabinet.
2006	At least 21 suspected terrorists are arrested in the 2006 transatlantic aircraft plot that happened in the United Kingdom. The arrests are made in London, Birmingham, and High Wycombe in an overnight operation.
2007	Air Moorea Flight 1121 crashes after takeoff from Moorea Airport in French Polynesia, killing all 20 people on board.
2012	Shannon Eastin becomes the first woman to officiate an NFL game.
2013	Gunmen open fire at a Sunni mosque in the city of Quetta killing at least ten people and injuring 30.
2014	Michael Brown, an 18-year-old African American male in Ferguson, Missouri, is shot and killed by a Ferguson police officer after reportedly assaulting the officer and attempting to steal his weapon, sparking protests and unrest in the city.
2021	The Tampere light rail officially started operating.
1990	The birth of Brice Roger, French skier
1990	The birth of Sarah McBride, American LGBT activist
1990	The birth of D'Arcy Short, Australian cricketer
1991	The birth of Alice Barlow, English actress
1991	The birth of Alexa Bliss, American bodybuilder and wrestler
1991	The birth of Hansika Motwani, Indian actress
1992	The birth of Farahnaz Forotan, Afghan journalist
1993	The birth of Jun.Q, South Korean singer and actor
1993	The birth of Dipa Karmakar, Indian gymnast
1994	The birth of Kelli Hubly, American soccer player
1995	The birth of Eli Apple, American football player
1996	The birth of Sanya Lopez, Filipino actress and model
1999	The birth of Deniss Vasiļjevs, Latvian figure skater
2000	The birth of Arlo Parks, British singer-songwriter
2005	The birth of Victoria Jiménez Kasintseva, Andorran tennis player
2013	The death of William Lynch, Jr., American lawyer and politician (b. 1947)
2014	The death of J. F. Ade Ajayi, Nigerian historian and academic (b. 1929)
2014	The death of Andriy Bal, Ukrainian footballer and coach (b. 1958)
2014	The death of Arthur G. Cohen, American businessman and philanthropist, co-founded Arlen Realty and Development Corporation (b. 1930)
2014	The death of Ed Nelson, American actor (b. 1928)
2015	The death of Frank Gifford, American football player, sportscaster, and actor (b. 1930)
2015	The death of John Henry Holland, American computer scientist and academic (b. 1929)
2015	The death of Walter Nahún López, Honduran footballer (b. 1977)
2015	The death of David Nobbs, English author and screenwriter (b. 1935)
2015	The death of Kayyar Kinhanna Rai, Indian journalist, author, and poet (b. 1915)
2015	The death of Fikret Otyam, Turkish painter and journalist (b. 1926)
2016	The death of Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster, third-richest British citizen (b. 1951)
2021	The death of Pat Hitchcock, English actress and producer (b. 1928)
2021	The death of Killer Kau, South African rapper, dancer and record producer (b. 1998)
2021	The death of Zairaini Sarbini, 48, Malaysian voice actress (b. 1972)

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