Van Wyck Brooks
(1886-1963)
American literary critic, biographer and historian – Van Wyck Brooks was born in Plainfield (City in Union County, New Jersey, United States of America) on February 16th, 1886 and died in Bridgewater (Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States) on May 2nd, 1963 at the age of 77. Today Van Wyck Brooks would be 138 years old.
Age
how old was Van Wyck Brooks when he died?
77
Van Wyck Brooks died in 1963 at the age of 77.
Biographical data
| Birthday | February 16th, 1886 (Tuesday) |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Plainfield City in Union County, New Jersey, United States of America |
| Death Date | May 2nd, 1963 (Thursday) |
| Death place | Bridgewater Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Birth sign (Zodiac) | Aquarius (The Water-Bearer) ♒ |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog 狗 |
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Birthday
When was Van Wyck Brooks born?
Van Wyck Brooks was born on February 16th, 1886.
Death
When did Van Wyck Brooks die?
Van Wyck Brooks died on May 2nd, 1963 at the age of 77 in Bridgewater (Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States). Today Van Wyck Brooks would be 138 years old.
Place of Birth
Where was Van Wyck Brooks born?
Plainfield (City in Union County, New Jersey, United States of America).
Death place
Where did Van Wyck Brooks die?
Bridgewater (Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States).
Zodiac
What is the zodiac sign of Van Wyck Brooks?
Van Wyck Brooks was born in the zodiac sign Aquarius (The Water-Bearer).
Chinese Zodiac
Which Chinese zodiac sign does Van Wyck Brooks have?
Van Wyck Brooks was born in 1886 in the year of the Chinese zodiac Dog.
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