George Woodcock
(1912-1995)
Canadian writer of political biography and history, an anarchist thinker, an essayist and literary critic (1912-1995) – George Woodcock was born in Winnipeg (Capital and largest city of the province of Manitoba, Canada) on May 8th, 1912 and died in Vancouver (Largest city in British Columbia, Canada) on January 28th, 1995 at the age of 82. Today George Woodcock would be 111 years old.
Age
how old was George Woodcock when he died?
82
George Woodcock died in 1995 at the age of 82.
Biographical data
| Birthday | May 8th, 1912 (Wednesday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Winnipeg Capital and largest city of the province of Manitoba, Canada |
| Death Date | January 28th, 1995 (Saturday) |
| Death place | Vancouver Largest city in British Columbia, Canada |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Taurus (The Bull) ♉ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat 鼠 |
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Birthday
When was George Woodcock born?
George Woodcock was born on May 8th, 1912.
Death
When did George Woodcock die?
George Woodcock died on January 28th, 1995 at the age of 82 in Vancouver (Largest city in British Columbia, Canada). Today George Woodcock would be 111 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was George Woodcock born?
Winnipeg (Capital and largest city of the province of Manitoba, Canada).
Death place
Where did George Woodcock die?
Vancouver (Largest city in British Columbia, Canada).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of George Woodcock?
George Woodcock was born in the zodiac sign Taurus (The Bull).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does George Woodcock have?
George Woodcock was born in 1912 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Rat.
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