Arthur C. Clarke
(1917-2008)
British science fiction writer, inventor, and futurist (1917-2008) – Arthur C. Clarke was born in Minehead (Town in Somerset, England) on December 16th, 1917 and died in Colombo (Largest city of Sri Lanka) on March 19th, 2008 at the age of 90. Today Arthur C. Clarke would be 106 years old.
arthurcclarke.orgAge
how old was Arthur C. Clarke when he died?
90
Arthur C. Clarke died in 2008 at the age of 90.
Biographical data
| Birthday | December 16th, 1917 (Sunday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Minehead Town in Somerset, England |
| Death Date | March 19th, 2008 (Wednesday) |
| Death place | Colombo Largest city of Sri Lanka |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake 蛇 |
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Birthday
When was Arthur C. Clarke born?
Arthur C. Clarke was born on December 16th, 1917.
Death
When did Arthur C. Clarke die?
Arthur C. Clarke died on March 19th, 2008 at the age of 90 in Colombo (Largest city of Sri Lanka). Today Arthur C. Clarke would be 106 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Arthur C. Clarke born?
Minehead (Town in Somerset, England).
Death place
Where did Arthur C. Clarke die?
Colombo (Largest city of Sri Lanka).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Arthur C. Clarke?
Arthur C. Clarke was born in the zodiac sign Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Arthur C. Clarke have?
Arthur C. Clarke was born in 1917 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Snake.
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