Jean Ray
(1887-1964)

Belgian writer – Jean Ray was born in Ghent (City in the province of East Flanders, Belgium) on July 8th, 1887 and died in Ghent (City in the province of East Flanders, Belgium) on September 17th, 1964 at the age of 77. Today Jean Ray would be 136 years old.

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Age

how old was Jean Ray when he died?

Jean Ray died in 1964 at the age of 77.

Biographical data

Birthday	July 8th, 1887 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Ghent City in the province of East Flanders, Belgium
Death Date	September 17th, 1964 (Thursday)
Death place	Ghent City in the province of East Flanders, Belgium
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Cancer (The Crab) ♋
Chinese Zodiac	Pig 豬

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Jean Ray

Birthday

When was Jean Ray born?

Jean Ray was born on July 8th, 1887.

Death

When did Jean Ray die?

Jean Ray died on September 17th, 1964 at the age of 77 in Ghent (City in the province of East Flanders, Belgium). Today Jean Ray would be 136 years old.