He went bankrupt. Lots of stress, but it is generally thought that he died from exposing his body to electric shocks. He tested out lots of his experiments on himself.
Johann Wilhelm Ritter died on January 23, 1810 at the age of 33.
Johann Wilhelm Ritter was born on December 16, 1776 and died on January 23, 1810. Johann Wilhelm Ritter would have been 33 years old at the time of death or 238 years old today.
Johann Wilhelm died on June 8, 1716 at the age of 58.
Wilhelm Ritter von Leeb died on April 29, 1956 at the age of 79.
Wilhelm Karl Ritter von Haidinger died on March 19, 1871 at the age of 76.
Johann Wilhelm Ludwig Gleim died on February 18, 1803 at the age of 83.
Johann Wilhelm was born on April 19, 1658 and died on June 8, 1716. Johann Wilhelm would have been 58 years old at the time of death or 357 years old today.
Wilhelm Ritter von Leeb was born on September 5, 1876 and died on April 29, 1956. Wilhelm Ritter von Leeb would have been 79 years old at the time of death or 138 years old today.
Wilhelm Karl Ritter von Haidinger was born on February 5, 1795 and died on March 19, 1871. Wilhelm Karl Ritter von Haidinger would have been 76 years old at the time of death or 220 years old today.
Johann Wilhelm Ludwig Gleim was born on April 2, 1719 and died on February 18, 1803. Johann Wilhelm Ludwig Gleim would have been 83 years old at the time of death or 296 years old today.
Gerhard Ritter died on July 1, 1967 at the age of 79.
Sylvester Ritter died on June 2, 1998 at the age of 45.