How Old Was John When He Died
Tradition holds that John, one of Jesus’ apostles, lived to an advanced age and died in Ephesus around 100 AD, making him roughly 90 to 100 years old at death. Exact records are not extant, so scholars rely on early church tradition rather than a precise birth date.
Key Facts About John’s Later Life
According to early Christian writers, John remained active in Ephesus until an advanced age. He is traditionally credited with the Gospel of John, the three Epistles of John, and the Book of Revelation, though the precise dates of composition vary.
Other Notable Johns and Their Ages at Death
Several well-known figures named John died at different ages. John Adams, the second U.S. president, lived to 90. John F. Kennedy was assassinated at 46. John Wesley, founder of Methodism, died at 87. For more details on John Adams, see the Miller Center at the University of Virginia John Adams biography.
