The Buddha died in 483 BC at the age of 80 years old according to the document. Two scholars, Dr Mettanando and Von Hinüber, argue that the Buddha died of mesenteric infarction, which is a symptom of old age.
1. Proposed death dateProposed death date
of Gautama Buddhaof Gautama Buddha
• 483 BC483 BC
• 80 years old when he died80 years old when he died
• Dr Mettanando and Von Hinüber argue that theDr Mettanando and Von Hinüber argue that the
Buddha died of mesenteric infarction, a symptomBuddha died of mesenteric infarction, a symptom
of old ageof old age