Gilles Marcotte
(1925-2015)
Canadian essayist, writer, journalist, literary critic, music critic and university professor – Gilles Marcotte was born in Sherbrooke (City of Québec, Canada) on December 8th, 1925 and died in Montreal (Largest city in Quebec, Canada) on October 20th, 2015 at the age of 89. Today Gilles Marcotte would be 98 years old.
Age
how old was Gilles Marcotte when he died?
89
Gilles Marcotte died in 2015 at the age of 89.
Biographical data
| Birthday | December 8th, 1925 (Tuesday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Sherbrooke City of Québec, Canada |
| Death Date | October 20th, 2015 (Tuesday) |
| Death place | Montreal Largest city in Quebec, Canada |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox 牛 |
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Birthday
When was Gilles Marcotte born?
Gilles Marcotte was born on December 8th, 1925.
Death
When did Gilles Marcotte die?
Gilles Marcotte died on October 20th, 2015 at the age of 89 in Montreal (Largest city in Quebec, Canada). Today Gilles Marcotte would be 98 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Gilles Marcotte born?
Sherbrooke (City of Québec, Canada).
Death place
Where did Gilles Marcotte die?
Montreal (Largest city in Quebec, Canada).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Gilles Marcotte?
Gilles Marcotte was born in the zodiac sign Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Gilles Marcotte have?
Gilles Marcotte was born in 1925 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Ox.
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