Eric Linklater
(1899-1974)
Scottish fiction, history and travel writer (1899–1974) – Eric Linklater was born in Penarth (Town and community in the Vale of Glamorgan, south Wales) on March 8th, 1899 and died in Aberdeen (City in Scotland, United Kingdom) on November 7th, 1974 at the age of 75. Today Eric Linklater would be 125 years old.
Age
how old was Eric Linklater when he died?
75
Eric Linklater died in 1974 at the age of 75.
Biographical data
| Birthday | March 8th, 1899 (Wednesday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Penarth Town and community in the Vale of Glamorgan, south Wales |
| Death Date | November 7th, 1974 (Thursday) |
| Death place | Aberdeen City in Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Pisces (The Fish) ♓ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig 豬 |
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Birthday
When was Eric Linklater born?
Eric Linklater was born on March 8th, 1899.
Death
When did Eric Linklater die?
Eric Linklater died on November 7th, 1974 at the age of 75 in Aberdeen (City in Scotland, United Kingdom). Today Eric Linklater would be 125 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Eric Linklater born?
Penarth (Town and community in the Vale of Glamorgan, south Wales).
Death place
Where did Eric Linklater die?
Aberdeen (City in Scotland, United Kingdom).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Eric Linklater?
Eric Linklater was born in the zodiac sign Pisces (The Fish).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Eric Linklater have?
Eric Linklater was born in 1899 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Pig.
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