James Merrill
(1926-1995)

James Merrill (1973) (cropped) James Merrill (1926-1995) in Athens, 14 October 1973 Foto: Judith Moffett / CC BY 3.0

American poet – James Merrill was born in New York City (Most populous city in the United States) on March 3rd, 1926 and died in Tucson (City in and county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States) on February 6th, 1995 at the age of 68. Today James Merrill would be 98 years old.

Age

how old was James Merrill when he died?

James Merrill died in 1995 at the age of 68.

Biographical data

Birthday	March 3rd, 1926 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	New York City Most populous city in the United States
Death Date	February 6th, 1995 (Monday)
Death place	Tucson City in and county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Pisces (The Fish) ♓
Chinese Zodiac	Tiger 兎

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James Merrill

Birthday

When was James Merrill born?

James Merrill was born on March 3rd, 1926.

Death

When did James Merrill die?

James Merrill died on February 6th, 1995 at the age of 68 in Tucson (City in and county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States). Today James Merrill would be 98 years old.