Ken Saro-Wiwa
(1941-1995)

Nigerian author and environmental activist – Ken Saro-Wiwa was born in Bori (City in Rivers State, Nigeria) on October 10th, 1941 and died in Port Harcourt (Capital of Rivers State, Nigeria) on November 10th, 1995 at the age of 54. Today Ken Saro-Wiwa would be 82 years old.

Age

how old was Ken Saro-Wiwa when he died?

Ken Saro-Wiwa died in 1995 at the age of 54.

Biographical data

Birthday	October 10th, 1941 (Friday)
Place of Birth	Bori City in Rivers State, Nigeria
Death Date	November 10th, 1995 (Friday)
Death place	Port Harcourt Capital of Rivers State, Nigeria
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Libra (The Scales) ♎
Chinese Zodiac	Snake 蛇

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Ken Saro-Wiwa

Birthday

When was Ken Saro-Wiwa born?

Ken Saro-Wiwa was born on October 10th, 1941.

Death

When did Ken Saro-Wiwa die?

Ken Saro-Wiwa died on November 10th, 1995 at the age of 54 in Port Harcourt (Capital of Rivers State, Nigeria). Today Ken Saro-Wiwa would be 82 years old.