Roy Campbell
(1901-1957)

South African poet (1901–1957) – Roy Campbell was born in Durban (City in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa) on October 2nd, 1901 and died in Setúbal (City and municipal capital in Portugal) on April 22nd, 1957 at the age of 55. Today Roy Campbell would be 122 years old.

Age

how old was Roy Campbell when he died?

Roy Campbell died in 1957 at the age of 55.

Biographical data

Birthday	October 2nd, 1901 (Wednesday)
Place of Birth	Durban City in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Death Date	April 22nd, 1957 (Monday)
Death place	Setúbal City and municipal capital in Portugal
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Libra (The Scales) ♎
Chinese Zodiac	Ox 牛

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Roy Campbell

Birthday

When was Roy Campbell born?

Roy Campbell was born on October 2nd, 1901.

Death

When did Roy Campbell die?

Roy Campbell died on April 22nd, 1957 at the age of 55 in Setúbal (City and municipal capital in Portugal). Today Roy Campbell would be 122 years old.