James Wright
(1927-1980)

American poet, born 1927 – James Wright was born in Martins Ferry (City in Belmont County, Ohio, United States) on December 13th, 1927 and died in New York City (Most populous city in the United States) on March 25th, 1980 at the age of 52. Today James Wright would be 98 years old.

Age

how old was James Wright when he died?

James Wright died in 1980 at the age of 52.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 13th, 1927 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth	Martins Ferry City in Belmont County, Ohio, United States
Death Date	March 25th, 1980 (Tuesday)
Death place	New York City Most populous city in the United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐
Chinese Zodiac	Rabbit 兔

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James Wright

Birthday

When was James Wright born?

James Wright was born on December 13th, 1927.

Death

When did James Wright die?

James Wright died on March 25th, 1980 at the age of 52 in New York City (Most populous city in the United States). Today James Wright would be 98 years old.