1519–1559
Henry II of France
King of France from 1547 to 1559
40years old at death
14,721days lived
7%of the people on this site died younger
Henry II of France was born on 31 March 1519 and died on 20 July 1559, aged 40 years and 111 days. That is 14,721 days in all.
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Also born on 31 March
- Johann Sebastian BachGerman composer · 1685–175065 yrs
- René DescartesFrench philosopher, mathematician, and scientist · 1596–165053 yrs
- Joseph HaydnAustrian composer · 1732–180977 yrs
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