Elisabeth Beresford
(1926-2010)

English author of children's books, creator of The Wombles – Elisabeth Beresford was born in Paris (Capital of France) on August 6th, 1926 and died in Alderney (Channel Island, part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey) on December 24th, 2010 at the age of 84. Today Elisabeth Beresford would be 97 years old.

Age

how old was Elisabeth Beresford when he died?

Elisabeth Beresford died in 2010 at the age of 84.

Biographical data

Birthday	August 6th, 1926 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Paris Capital of France
Death Date	December 24th, 2010 (Friday)
Death place	Alderney Channel Island, part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Leo (The Lion) ♌
Chinese Zodiac	Tiger 兎

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Elisabeth Beresford

Birthday

When was Elisabeth Beresford born?

Elisabeth Beresford was born on August 6th, 1926.

Death

When did Elisabeth Beresford die?

Elisabeth Beresford died on December 24th, 2010 at the age of 84 in Alderney (Channel Island, part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey). Today Elisabeth Beresford would be 97 years old.