Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. died on October 7, 1894 at the age of 85.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. was born on August 29, 1809 and died on October 7, 1894. Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. would have been 85 years old at the time of death or 202 years old today.
Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. was born on March 8, 1841 and died on March 6, 1935. Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. would have been 93 years old at the time of death or 171 years old today.