Leonardo Sciascia
(1921-1989)

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Italian writer (1921-1989) – Leonardo Sciascia was born in Racalmuto (Italian comune) on January 8th, 1921 and died in Palermo (Italian city, capital of Sicily) on November 20th, 1989 at the age of 68. Today Leonardo Sciascia would be 103 years old.

Age

how old was Leonardo Sciascia when he died?

Leonardo Sciascia died in 1989 at the age of 68.

Biographical data

Birthday	January 8th, 1921 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Racalmuto Italian comune
Death Date	November 20th, 1989 (Monday)
Death place	Palermo Italian city, capital of Sicily
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Capricorn (The Sea-Goat) ♑
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster 雞

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Leonardo Sciascia

Birthday

When was Leonardo Sciascia born?

Leonardo Sciascia was born on January 8th, 1921.

Death

When did Leonardo Sciascia die?

Leonardo Sciascia died on November 20th, 1989 at the age of 68 in Palermo (Italian city, capital of Sicily). Today Leonardo Sciascia would be 103 years old.