Iona Opie
(1923-2017)
English scholar of folklore and children's culture – Iona Opie was born in Colchester (City in Essex, United Kingdom) on October 13th, 1923 and died in Petersfield (Town in Hampshire, England) on October 23rd, 2017 at the age of 94. Today Iona Opie would be 100 years old.
Age
how old was Iona Opie when he died?
94
Iona Opie died in 2017 at the age of 94.
Biographical data
| Birthday | October 13th, 1923 (Saturday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Colchester City in Essex, United Kingdom |
| Death Date | October 23rd, 2017 (Monday) |
| Death place | Petersfield Town in Hampshire, England |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Libra (The Scales) ♎ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig 豬 |
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Birthday
When was Iona Opie born?
Iona Opie was born on October 13th, 1923.
Death
When did Iona Opie die?
Iona Opie died on October 23rd, 2017 at the age of 94 in Petersfield (Town in Hampshire, England). Today Iona Opie would be 100 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Iona Opie born?
Colchester (City in Essex, United Kingdom).
Death place
Where did Iona Opie die?
Petersfield (Town in Hampshire, England).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Iona Opie?
Iona Opie was born in the zodiac sign Libra (The Scales).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Iona Opie have?
Iona Opie was born in 1923 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Pig.
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