Eric Hoffer
(1898-1983)

American philosopher (1898-1983) – Eric Hoffer was born in New York City (Most populous city in the United States) on July 25th, 1898 and died in San Francisco (Consolidated city and county in California, United States) on May 21st, 1983 at the age of 84. Today Eric Hoffer would be 125 years old.

Age

how old was Eric Hoffer when he died?

Eric Hoffer died in 1983 at the age of 84.

Biographical data

Birthday	July 25th, 1898 (Monday)
Place of Birth	New York City Most populous city in the United States
Death Date	May 21st, 1983 (Saturday)
Death place	San Francisco Consolidated city and county in California, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Leo (The Lion) ♌
Chinese Zodiac	Dog 狗

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Eric Hoffer

Birthday

When was Eric Hoffer born?

Eric Hoffer was born on July 25th, 1898.

Death

When did Eric Hoffer die?

Eric Hoffer died on May 21st, 1983 at the age of 84 in San Francisco (Consolidated city and county in California, United States). Today Eric Hoffer would be 125 years old.