Benjamin Péret
(1899-1959)
French poet, Parisian Dadaist and a founder and central member of the French Surrealist movement with his avid use of Surrealist automatism – Benjamin Péret was born in Rezé (Commune in Loire-Atlantique, France) on July 4th, 1899 and died in 15th arrondissement of Paris (One of the 20 administrative districts of Paris, France) on September 18th, 1959 at the age of 60. Today Benjamin Péret would be 124 years old.
Age
how old was Benjamin Péret when he died?
60
Benjamin Péret died in 1959 at the age of 60.
Biographical data
| Birthday | July 4th, 1899 (Tuesday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Rezé Commune in Loire-Atlantique, France |
| Death Date | September 18th, 1959 (Friday) |
| Death place | 15th arrondissement of Paris One of the 20 administrative districts of Paris, France |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Cancer (The Crab) ♋ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig 豬 |
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Birthday
When was Benjamin Péret born?
Benjamin Péret was born on July 4th, 1899.
Death
When did Benjamin Péret die?
Benjamin Péret died on September 18th, 1959 at the age of 60 in 15th arrondissement of Paris (One of the 20 administrative districts of Paris, France). Today Benjamin Péret would be 124 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Benjamin Péret born?
Rezé (Commune in Loire-Atlantique, France).
Death place
Where did Benjamin Péret die?
15th arrondissement of Paris (One of the 20 administrative districts of Paris, France).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Benjamin Péret?
Benjamin Péret was born in the zodiac sign Cancer (The Crab).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Benjamin Péret have?
Benjamin Péret was born in 1899 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Pig.
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