Alfred A. Knopf, Sr.
(1892-1984)

American publisher (1892-1984) – Alfred A. Knopf, Sr. was born in Manhattan (Borough of New York City, New York, United States) on September 12th, 1892 and died in Purchase (Hamlet in the town of Harrison, in Westchester County, New York, United States) on August 11th, 1984 at the age of 91. Today Alfred A. Knopf, Sr. would be 131 years old.

Age

how old was Alfred A. Knopf, Sr. when he died?

Alfred A. Knopf, Sr. died in 1984 at the age of 91.

Biographical data

Birthday	September 12th, 1892 (Monday)
Place of Birth	Manhattan Borough of New York City, New York, United States
Death Date	August 11th, 1984 (Saturday)
Death place	Purchase Hamlet in the town of Harrison, in Westchester County, New York, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Virgo (The Maiden) ♍
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon 龍

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Alfred A. Knopf, Sr.

Birthday

When was Alfred A. Knopf, Sr. born?

Alfred A. Knopf, Sr. was born on September 12th, 1892.

Death

When did Alfred A. Knopf, Sr. die?

Alfred A. Knopf, Sr. died on August 11th, 1984 at the age of 91 in Purchase (Hamlet in the town of Harrison, in Westchester County, New York, United States). Today Alfred A. Knopf, Sr. would be 131 years old.