Joel Chandler Harris
(1848-1908)

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American journalist, children's writer – Joel Chandler Harris was born in Eatonton (County seat of Putnam County, Georgia, United States) on December 9th, 1848 and died in Atlanta (Capital city of Georgia, United States) on July 3rd, 1908 at the age of 59. Today Joel Chandler Harris would be 175 years old.

Age

how old was Joel Chandler Harris when he died?

Joel Chandler Harris died in 1908 at the age of 59.

Biographical data

Birthday	December 9th, 1848 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Eatonton County seat of Putnam County, Georgia, United States
Death Date	July 3rd, 1908 (Friday)
Death place	Atlanta Capital city of Georgia, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐
Chinese Zodiac	Monkey 猴

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Joel Chandler Harris

Birthday

When was Joel Chandler Harris born?

Joel Chandler Harris was born on December 9th, 1848.

Death

When did Joel Chandler Harris die?

Joel Chandler Harris died on July 3rd, 1908 at the age of 59 in Atlanta (Capital city of Georgia, United States). Today Joel Chandler Harris would be 175 years old.