Horacio Quiroga
(1878-1937)
Uruguayan playwright, poet, and short story writer – Horacio Quiroga was born in Salto (City in Uruguay) on December 31st, 1878 and died in Buenos Aires (Capital and largest city of Argentina) on February 19th, 1937 at the age of 58. Today Horacio Quiroga would be 145 years old.
Age
how old was Horacio Quiroga when he died?
58
Horacio Quiroga died in 1937 at the age of 58.
Biographical data
| Birthday | December 31st, 1878 (Tuesday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Salto City in Uruguay |
| Death Date | February 19th, 1937 (Friday) |
| Death place | Buenos Aires Capital and largest city of Argentina |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger 兎 |
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Birthday
When was Horacio Quiroga born?
Horacio Quiroga was born on December 31st, 1878.
Death
When did Horacio Quiroga die?
Horacio Quiroga died on February 19th, 1937 at the age of 58 in Buenos Aires (Capital and largest city of Argentina). Today Horacio Quiroga would be 145 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Horacio Quiroga born?
Salto (City in Uruguay).
Death place
Where did Horacio Quiroga die?
Buenos Aires (Capital and largest city of Argentina).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Horacio Quiroga?
Horacio Quiroga was born in the zodiac sign Capricorn (The Sea-Goat).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Horacio Quiroga have?
Horacio Quiroga was born in 1878 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Tiger.
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