Laurens van der Post
(1906-1996)
South African writer – Laurens van der Post was born in Philippolis (Place in Free State, South Africa) on December 13th, 1906 and died in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom) on December 16th, 1996 at the age of 90. Today Laurens van der Post would be 117 years old.
Age
how old was Laurens van der Post when he died?
90
Laurens van der Post died in 1996 at the age of 90.
Biographical data
| Birthday | December 13th, 1906 (Thursday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Philippolis Place in Free State, South Africa |
| Death Date | December 16th, 1996 (Monday) |
| Death place | London Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer) ♐ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse 馬 |
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Birthday
When was Laurens van der Post born?
Laurens van der Post was born on December 13th, 1906.
Death
When did Laurens van der Post die?
Laurens van der Post died on December 16th, 1996 at the age of 90 in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom). Today Laurens van der Post would be 117 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Laurens van der Post born?
Philippolis (Place in Free State, South Africa).
Death place
Where did Laurens van der Post die?
London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Laurens van der Post?
Laurens van der Post was born in the zodiac sign Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Laurens van der Post have?
Laurens van der Post was born in 1906 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Horse.
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